Mitch Marner’s future with the Toronto Maple Leafs could be in jeopardy if any high-profile free agent decides to join the franchise next summer. One of the most coveted players, if he gets there, will be current Carolina Hurricanes forward Mikko Rantanen.
Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner declined a trade that included Mikko Rantanen at the NHL trade deadline and gave his reaction.
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving voiced his support for Mitch Marner following reports the two sides discussed a move to the Carolina Hurricanes before Friday’s trade deadline.
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving attempted to mitigate some of the drama surrounding Mitch Marner after it was revealed the star winger declined to waive his no-trade clause in a potential deal for Mikko Rantanen before the trade deadline.
The Toronto Maple Leafs faced a tough trade deadline on Friday, with star forward Mitch Marner entering the final weeks of his deal and no agreement in place for an extension.
Events of recent weeks have underlined that if the Leafs want to keep the pending UFA, they're going to have to bid against others to do it.