Mitch Marner was traded from the Toronto Maple Leafs to the Vegas Golden Knights, signing an 8-year, $96 million contract, and was replaced in Toronto by Nicolas Roy. Marner, a key player with a career-high 102 points last season, joins a Golden Knights team that recently won the Stanley Cup, marking a significant move in his NHL career.
Mitch Marner has been traded to the Vegas Golden Knights in an eight-year, $96 million deal, leaving the Toronto Maple Leafs, with Nicolas Roy returning to Toronto in the trade. Marner, a key player with a career-high 102 points last season, will join Vegas's top line and temporarily push the team over the salary cap due to roster adjustments. The trade aims to strengthen Vegas's lineup while Toronto continues its offseason roster rebuild.
The Vegas Golden Knights are actively pursuing Mitch Marner's rights through trade negotiations with the Toronto Maple Leafs, despite the upcoming free agency, with potential implications of tampering and strategic cap space management to facilitate the deal.
The article discusses top NHL unrestricted free agent forwards available this offseason, including Marner, Ehlers, Boeser, Giroux, Kane, and others, highlighting their recent performance and career achievements.
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Vegas Golden Knights are in discussions about a sign-and-trade deal for Mitch Marner, with Nicolas Roy potentially moving to Toronto. Marner, a top pending UFA, could join Vegas to form a strong offensive line, while Roy would bolster Toronto's depth. The deal could allow Marner to sign an eight-year contract with Vegas, and discussions include potential three-way trades involving other teams.
The article discusses NHL trade and contract rumors, highlighting Jonathan Toews' decision to join the Winnipeg Jets, the Dallas Stars' approach to Jason Robertson, Connor McDavid's contract negotiations with the Edmonton Oilers, Mitch Marner's potential short-term deal, and ongoing negotiations involving John Tavares and the Toronto Maple Leafs, along with other league updates.
The Maple Leafs, Golden Knights, and Hurricanes discussed a three-way trade involving Mitch Marner and Mikko Rantanen before the 2025 deadline, but the deal was not completed. Marner, set to become a free agent, was reportedly asked to waive his no-movement clause but refused, leading to Rantanen being traded to Dallas. Marner's future remains uncertain as he is expected to sign with another team in the offseason, with the Hurricanes and Golden Knights potential suitors.