What we understand, then, is that the Golden Knights, without any concrete evidence at this point, would have contacted Mitch Marner about a contract offer before they could do so, starting July ...

The No. 93 was so important to Marner he found a way to sneak it into his contract with the Maple Leafs. In 2019, Marner signed a six-year deal worth $10.903 million annually.

FILE - Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitch Marner (16) shoots past Anaheim Ducks defenseman Pavel Mintyukov (34) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, March 30, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif ...

Marner decided not to negotiate a new deal with the Maple Leafs during the regular season and instead wanted to wait until free agency. The reality is that many teams will be vying for his signature.