Speculation will run wild in Toronto over the next few weeks as the team goes off for the summer following another early-round playoff exit. Questions about management, the roster, the coaching staff, and more will hover over the organization like a dark cloud throughout the NHL Entry Draft, free agency, and into training camp. Among the players likely to get a lot of attention is William Nylander.

Considered a member of the core four, Nylander (like Auston Matthews) only has one more year on his current deal. Also like Matthews, the expectation is that he’ll get a hefty bump in salary and questions about whether the Maple Leafs can afford to keep him while negotiating Matthews’ new deal will be front-page news.

Some analysts are already talking trade speculation, including Jeff Marek of the 32 Thoughts podcast who suggested fans watch for the Colorado Avalanche when it comes to a potential landing spot for Nylander. Two teams who want to remain in contention, if a trade goes down here, it could be a whopper.