Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner could head to the West Coast for the next stage of his professional career.

Last March, we came very close to a major league transaction in the NHL. Mikko Rantanen, who was a member of the Hurricanes, didn’t want to sign there long-term… and the Maple Leafs were interested in his services.

Marner’s vision and creativity make him a constant threat on the power play and at even strength, and he is especially effective when paired with high-end finishers. His skating, agility, and puck skills allow him to evade defenders and maintain possession under pressure.

Columbus isn't exactly the betting favorite to become Marner's free-agency destination, but the match could make sense.

I think every Toronto Maple Leafs fan is disappointed with the playoff failures over the last nine years. The Maple Leafs should be contending for a Stanley Cup year after year by now, but have only won a high of seven playoff games.

Would Toronto native Mitch Marner betray the Maple Leafs for a massive free agent contract with the Bruins? An NHL expert can't rule it out.