Player Discussion Marner

[Racer88]

I think he and Tavares will end up signing during the season. The team will likely be near the top of the league, so most fans will love seeing these guys resigned. Whether signing one or both is a good thing for the team may be a different story, but this franchise doesn't work that way. It's brand before all.

You are probably right but I think it’s a big mistake. If this team fizzles out in the playoffs again major changes will need to be made and if all the core group that hasn’t been able to get it done is locked up we will have to wait until the next tank and rebuild

 

[francis246]

You are probably right but I think it’s a big mistake. If this team fizzles out in the playoffs again major changes will need to be made and if all the core group that hasn’t been able to get it done is locked up we will have to wait until the next tank and rebuild

I think ultimately the team would end up forcing a trade if that happens. I know they alll have NMC’s but I do think they’d make a move. But I agree I think you should wait till after playoffs. Even for Marner, if shit goes sideways at least you have UFA and you can dip. After playoffs kind of makes sense for everyone the more I think about it

 

[Arzak]

The Toronto Maple Leafs may already have a plan for how they'll spend their cap space if Mitch Marner ends up walking as a UFA next summer.​

The Toronto Star's Nick Kypreos took to his platform to discuss Maple Leafs winger Mitch Marner and where things currently stand between the player and the team. The expiring contract hangs over his head like a dark cloud and after a solid start to the season, Marner is reminding us all of the intangibles he brings to the table.

However, it's not a secret that the Maple Leafs thought about trading the winger this summer, providing he was willing waive his no-movement clause. The rumours were rampant, trade talks seemed to be happening, and both sides were more than willing to find greener pastures if the situation made sense. Eventually, the Leafs weren't able to find a suitor willing to cough up what they were looking for and Marner remained a Maple Leaf.

NHL Insider Believes the Maple Leafs May Already Have a Contingency Plan if Mitch Marner Walks

The Toronto Maple Leafs may already have a plan for how they'll spend their cap space if Mitch Marner ends up walking as a UFA next summer.

www.mapleleafsdaily.com

It's interesting that both Leafs and Marner were ready for a change of scenery, but no one was willing to send 1st our way for Mitch Marner. Not shocking, but interesting.

Kind of proves how little value there is in Marner on his current contract. I bet we would be able to offload Nylander or Matthews in a heartbeat.

We should try another sales pitch now, he is a machine (collects assists)!!!

 

[Evilhomer]

Not resigning Marner and signing Marchand or Bennett instead would be silly. Those two guys are complementary pieces at this point.

 

[Gary Nylund]

Not resigning Marner and signing Marchand or Bennett instead would be silly. Those two guys are complementary pieces at this point.

Rantanen would be the dream.

 

[notbias]

It's interesting that both Leafs and Marner were ready for a change of scenery, but no one was willing to send 1st our way for Mitch Marner. Not shocking, but interesting.

Kind of proves how little value there is in Marner on his current contract. I bet we would be able to offload Nylander or Matthews in a heartbeat.

We should try another sales pitch now, he is a machine (collects assists)!!!

Where does it say he was shopped?

Also, the hope is either Ratanen who likely won't hit free agency, Marchand who will be 37 at the start of next year, or Bennett who may walk but also produces way worse than Marner in the playoffs... makes sense, logical, and very educated that Kypreos is.

 

[Gary Nylund]

Where does it say he was shopped?

Also, the hope is either Ratanen who likely won't hit free agency, Marchand who will be 37 at the start of next year, or Bennett who may walk but also produces way worse than Marner in the playoffs... makes sense, logical, and very educated that Kypreos is.

How sure are you about Rantanen? I remember reading just the other day that contract talks aren't going well and that the Avs don't want to pay him anywhere near what Mackinnon is getting. I also think the Leafs would definitely be willing to pay something not too far off from that number.

Would be pretty gross if the Leafs signed Marner only to find out that they could have had Ranta instead.