In this episode of The Leafscast, we break down the Leafs' statement win over the Oilers and analyze Mikko Rantanen's recent trade and potential contract—how will this impact Marner's next deal? With cap projections showing major gains over the next three years, we discuss how this affects Marner, John Tavares, and Matthew Knies.

Rielly's continued struggles raise questions about whether the Leafs need to prioritize finding him a defensive partner at the trade deadline. We also debate the bold idea of running a five-forward powerplay in the playoffs or targeting a trade to fill that role.

Plus, we take a broader look at the Eastern Conference playoff race and make bold predictions on who makes the cut. Finally, we preview this week's games against Calgary, Seattle, and Vancouver.

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