Tavares and Lorentz, each unrestricted free agents at the end of this season, may have to wait to receive contract offers from Toronto.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are focusing on re-signing Mitch Marner before deciding on other contracts. NHL insider Nick Kypreos reported that pending free agents John Tavares and Steven Lorentz will have to wait.

The Toronto Maple Leafs edged out the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 on Wednesday in a game that turned on a bizarre play involving veteran referee Kelly Sutherland. With the score tied early in the third period,

According to NHL insider Nick Kypreos, the team will delay any contract offers to pending unrestricted free agents John Tavares and Steven Lorentz until they know whether they can re-sign Mitch Marner or need to replace him.

NHL insider Nick Kypreos of the Toronto Star believes John Tavares signing an extension with the Maple Leafs isn't a top priority.

Toronto Maple Leafs stars Mitch Marner and John Tavares continue to raise their value as free agency approaches, with both having strong contract-year campaigns. Marner is on pace to hit 100 points for the first time in his career,