Jake McCabe turned into a difference-maker for the Toronto Maple Leafs. He loves the city. Will the team sign him to a long-term contract?

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

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 Friday, via Sportsnet. “We’ve talked a couple times," McCabe said. "I love it here and I think they enjoy my game too."

Jake McCabe is open to remaining in the Maple Leafs organization for the future. View the original article to see embedded media. The veteran defenseman spoke with the media on Friday following his group's session at Maple Leafs training camp.

Jake McCabe and the Toronto Maple Leafs have a mutual interest in reaching a contract extension, the defenceman told reporters Friday at training camp.

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 McCabe said Friday he and the club have begun discussions on a contract extension and there's mutual interest in reaching a deal."Yeah, we've talked a couple times,