Stanley Cup Champion Blasts Mitch Marner's Reported Contract Demands originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Mitch Marner’s name continues to swirl around the NHL rumor mill with speculation mounting about his future with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) scores a goal against Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner (74) during the first period of Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final Friday, June 13, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. Credit: AP/Lynne Sladky

Is there better theater than Stanley Cup playoff hockey? Game 4 between Edmonton and Florida had everything: chaotic twists, a comeback, a last-second game-tying goal, another overtime, and Taylor Swift in the crowd as the Oilers tied a wild series.

We’ve witnessed a banner year for the NHL. The 4 Nations Face-Off blew away even the most optimistic expectations. Alex Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record.

USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images After the Penguins played the Bruins back in April, Sidney Crosby was able to catch the end of the Masters Tournament, watching Rory McIlroy complete golf’s Grand Slam in a sudden-death playoff.