Mitch Marner’s Maple Leafs exit looms
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A Canadian-based NHL team is emerging as a 'dark horse' contender to land Toronto Maple Leafs pending UFA forward Mitch Marner this summer on the open market, per analyst Jeff Marek.
NHL News: Auston Matthews’ Maple Leafs set to lose Mitch Marner as new suitor emerges with cap space
A new franchise has entered the radar for Mitch Marner, who appears ready to leave the Toronto Maple Leafs ahead of the 2025–26 NHL season, ending his long-standing partnership with Auston Matthews.
Amid a Panthers Stanley Cup chase, there is some conversation around Brad Marchand joining the Maple Leafs in NHL free agency.
After yet another Eastern Conference finals exit, Carolina is poised for bold action this summer. The team holds over $28 million in cap space and could chase elite talent, including Toronto Maple Leafs pending free agent Mitch Marner. According to multiple insiders, including The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun, that pursuit is already underway.
NHL insider James Mirtle of The Athletic shared a stunning contract offer for Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner this summer.