Paul Bissonnette thinks the Leafs should let the core four run it back

Paul Bissonnette brings a fresh perspective to hockey coverage for fans of the NHL. He does this by looking at the game through the unique lense of both a fan and an analyst. His fan side comes out particularly when talking about the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Recently the topic of the Toronto Maple Leafs came up and Paul Bissonnette shared a controversial opinion. He believes that the Toronto Maple Leafs would do best keeping the current core four of Auston Matthews, William Nylander, John Tavares, and Mitch Marner together. He thinks that keeping Mitch Marner and making him play out a contract year and prove his worth would be a good decision.

Paul Bissonnette makes an interesting point that has the potential to work. If new head coach Craig Berube can come in and works some magic to get things aligned Mitch Marner could look like a new player.

However, the risk that comes along with this scenario might not be worth the reward. If they keep Mitch Marner and he once again disappears in the playoffs there is no way they can re-sign him and without trading him they'd lose him for nothing in free agency.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a crucial decision to make regarding the future of their franchise. If they make the wrong one it could spell the end of this regime and core group in Toronto.

Source: Maple Leafs Daily - Popular analyst makes a case for the Leafs bringing the "Core 4" back