Mitch Marner took over the NHL's free agent frenzy on Tuesday, and the Vegas Golden Knights made a big announcement after acquiring him.

With Toronto Maple Leafs winger Mitch Marner just days away from unrestricted free agency, speculation surrounding a potential sign-and-trade involving the Vegas Golden Knights ramped up on Saturday.

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitchell Marner (16) in the first period during an NHL hockey game against the Arizona Coyotes, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) ...

The Toronto Maple Leafs reportedly traded All-Star Mitch Marner to the Vegas Golden Knights, receiving center Nic Roy in return. Marner was set to hit free agency on Tuesday.

The trade includes an eight-year contract extension for Marner with a cap hit of $12 million per year through the 2033-34 season. It makes Marner the fifth-highest-paid player in the NHL, and ties ...