Golden Knights acquire Marner in blockbuster trade, sparking tampering concerns
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Mitch Marner has been traded from the Toronto Maple Leafs to the Vegas Golden Knights in an eight-year deal worth an average of $12 million per year, with Nicholas Roy going to Toronto in return. The trade was influenced by Marner's desire to test free agency, and the Golden Knights made cap space moves to accommodate the signing. Marner, a top scorer, is now the highest-paid player on Vegas, which is also considering further roster adjustments.
- Maple Leafs trade Marner to Knights, sources say ESPN
- Leafs trade Marner to Vegas, winger signs eight-year, $96M deal with Golden Knights Sportsnet.ca
- What’s every NHL team’s biggest need ahead of 2025 free agency? The New York Times
- Knights acquire NHL’s top free agent in trade with Maple Leafs Las Vegas Review-Journal
- Report: Leafs may accuse Golden Knights of tampering if they sign Mitch Marner July 1 Daily Faceoff
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