McCabe, who is entering the final season of his four-year, $16 million contract, expressed his desire to remain with the Maple Leafs long-term at the team's training camp on September 20, via Sportsnet. “We’ve talked a couple times," McCabe said. "I love it here and I think they enjoy my game too."

Chatter surrounding the uncertain futures of Mitch Marner and John Tavares has dominated contract speculation in Toronto, but the Maple Leafs do have another core player scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1.

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCbae confirms extension talks are underway as he enters the final year of his deal.