Leafs to flex financial muscle to facilitate Mitch Marner trade
The Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to trade forward Mitch Marner this summer and now a new report has revealed how they plan to get a massive haul in return.
Everyone in the hockey world knows that a Mitch Marner trade is expected to happen this summer. Until this point the return has been a bit unknown due to the high salary that Mitch Marner has and an upcoming bonus he is due. According to a report from insider David Pagnotta the Maple Leafs are willing to take on more financially to get a bigger return from other teams.
David Pagnotta also admits the Mitch Marner's preference is to stay in Toronto and be a Maple Leaf. He believes that the front office will have discussions in the coming weeks to discuss their plans.
Once a decision is made the Maple Leafs will likely begin having discussions with other teams regarding Mitch Marner or they will have extension talks. Either way reports will come out confirming what the plan is for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Mitch Marner.
Source: The Fourth Period - ULLMARK LEADS HOT GOALIE MARKET; MARNER WANTS TO STAY
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MAI 25 | 877 ANSWERS Leafs to flex financial muscle to facilitate Mitch Marner trade Will the Toronto Maple Leafs decide to trade or keep Mitch Marner? | ||
| Keep Mitch Marner | 411 | 46.9 % |
| Trade Mitch Marner | 466 | 53.1 % |
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