NHL insider reveals Mitch Marner may be willing to be traded
Steve Kouleas was on NHL Network yesterday where he discussed Mitch Marner, revealing that the mood around the league is that the Leafs will trade him this summer.
Kouleas was part of a panel discussing what the Leafs do with Mitch Marner this summer. Marner has been a regular feature in trade rumors in the past, but discussions have picked up since the Leafs were eliminated.
It wasn't an emphatic no way. With Mitch... the buzz is not against a move, not saying no. Where this leads? I don't know but it's so exciting."
One factor that is working against the Leafs though is the fact that Marner has a full no-move clause. As such, he could determine his own destiny by denying any trade he does not approve of personally. However, Kouleas is now suggesting that Marner may be willing to waive that no-move clause.
Some potential suitors include Anaheim, Nashville, and San Jose due to their cap flexibility. [via: @stevekouleas]
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This would line up with other recent reports. Frank Serravalli has been on the record saying he believes there is actually a 95% chance the Leafs trade Marner in the offseason.
It would make sense for the Leafs to make such a move. After all, the core-four has had plenty of chances to go on a deep playoff run and they never got more than 5 wins. Of course, it takes 16 wins to take home the Stanley Cup.
Source: HockeyFeed
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