TSN's Pierre LeBrun reported the Boston Bruins "would certainly be open to bringing him back" and that the Leafs, along with the Bruins, "hope to talk to him" when the free agency window opens on Tuesday. Florida already brought back Conn Smythe winner Sam Bennett. That makes bringing back Marchand the team's top priority.

The Panthers along with the Bruins and Maple Leafs are awaiting the decision of Brad Marchand, who is up for a new contract.

If the Canadian left winger does not re-sign with the Panthers, the Bruins — who traded him to Florida during the season after 15-plus years in Boston — and the Maple Leafs are interested in talking to Marchand on Tuesday once the free agency period opens, The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun reported on Sunday morning.