$2.9B franchise ‘able to pitch’ to Mitch Marner as Golden Knights buzz continues

Mitch Marner’s future with the Toronto Maple Leafs remains to be unclear as free company begins Tuesday. The Los Angeles Kings deliberate to fulfill Marner and his agent Darren Ferris in early July. However talks of a commerce between Toronto and the Vegas Golden Knights paused these plans.

NHL insider Pierre LeBrun reported the information in his Monday column.

“The Los Angeles Kings, led by GM Ken Holland, have been able to fly a contingent to the Toronto space to fulfill with Mitch Marner… I consider the plan was to fly the evening of July 1 and meet on July 2. However clearly, the information this weekend of a possible Toronto-Vegas commerce involving Marner’s rights put a pause on that plan.”

Marner – who registered 102 factors in 81 video games within the 2024-25 NHL season – ran out his six-year $65,418,000 contract he signed in 2019. Now, he will probably be one of many high free brokers out there available on the market.

LA Kings – value $2.9 billion per Forbes – are certainly one of a number of groups within the three-time NHL All-Star.

“(This) is why L.A. was able to put its greatest foot ahead and meet the participant in particular person. In fact, we proceed to await phrase on the potential Vegas-Toronto commerce, a state of affairs the Kings have been monitoring carefully.” LeBrun added.

Earlier on Thursday, Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving didn’t touch upon commerce rumors linking Mitch Marner to Vegas. Nevertheless, he talked about that the crew needs to get one thing in return if Marner have been to depart.

“Brad Treliving didn’t need to touch upon studies concerning Marner and Vegas’ pursuits. He did admit re: Marner that their desire could be to get one thing somewhat than nothing (when his contract expires July 1).” NHL insider David Alter stated on X (previously Twitter).

Nevertheless, Treliving expects the winger to check the market except a deal occurs.

“I might most likely describe it [that] except there may be important change right here, I might anticipate he will hit the market.” Treliving stated, through NHL.com.

Mitch Marner’s complaints about his future within the League

After the Maple Leafs’ playoff loss, Mitch Marner thanked town however didn’t discuss his future. The winger is the one core participant on the crew with out a deal, as his teammate John Tavares signed a four-year contract on Friday.

“I’ve all the time cherished my time right here,” Marner stated, through NHL.com. “I cherished being right here … I have been so grateful.”

Marner – drafted because the fourth choose by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2015 – performed 9 seasons in Toronto.