Mitch Marner and the Maple Leafs Discussing Sign-and-Trade to Send Him to Heated Rival
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Pending unrestricted free agent Mitch Marner has reportedly changed his mind and is willing to work with the Maple Leafs on a sign-and-trade to a heated rival.
This past week the Leafs received some clarity from Mitch Marner and his camp, indicating that he will be heading to free agency, but that he hasn't fully closed the door on a return to Toronto.
Previously, the belief was that Marner had intended leave the Leafs empty-handed, not willing to work with the club on a potential sign-and-trade scenario to allow GM Brad Treliving to recoup any assets on his way out.
Mitch Marner Reportedly Willing to do a Sign-and-Trade Deal
According to Cam Robinson, Director of Film Scouting at Elite Prospects, Marner is willing to work with the Leafs on a sign-and-trade, but to a very specific destination.
"There's real smoke that the Florida Panthers could be gearing up to make a run at Marner. Word is that Toronto has opened the door to a sign-and-trade scenario, where they ink Marner to a max-term extension (eight years) and then flip him to recoup some level of value," wrote Robinson following this week's draft combine.
While trading Marner to a division rival is not ideal for the Leafs, it would allow them to recoup some assets and potentially get a head start in negotiations with Matthew Knies and John Tavares.
Regardless, if Marner is open to a sign-and-trade, it will show that he truly does care about the Leafs organization and will give them a parting gift while leaving a better legacy than failing to show up in the post-season series against Florida and then walking away free and clear.
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| Yes | 3583 | 38.4 % |
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