Predators reportedly showing interest in Mitch Marner
NHL insider David Pagnotta believes the Nashville Predators have been in communication with Brad Treliving about a possible trade involving Toronto Maple Leafs superstar Mitch Marner.
The news comes from The Leafs Nation today, as they pass on the story from the Fourth Period, David Pagnotta's website. Pagnotta does not exactly have the best track record, but he often reveals information like this ahead of other insiders, so there may be some truth to it.
"I believe Nashville - at some point - has been one of the teams that have said, 'if you consider moving him, give us a call.'"
- @TheFourthPeriod on Mitch Marner
The question is though, what would a trade that sends Mitch Marner to the Predators even look like? Nashville was a retooling team this year that surprised many by making the playoffs. Does this mean that they are going to look to build on that next season, or will they hold steady and stick to the re-tool process?
What would the #Predators 🇺🇸 give up for #Leafs 🇨🇦 superstar Mitchell Marner 🇨🇦 ⁉️
One way the team could potentially improve would be to swap their star goaltender Juuse Saros for Mitch Marner. The Predators have one of the best goaltending prospects in the world in Yaroslav Askarov just waiting for a full-time NHL role. As such, it could make a lot of sense for the Predators to move on from Saros, while bringing in an elite talent up front at the same time.
Is a Mitch Marner Juuse Saros swap really going to happen?? 💙😳
The Preds are reportedly interested in Marner and could be one of the only teams to make a trade work. Would you do it if you were the Leafs? [via: @TheFourthPeriod]
#leafsforever
Be sure to stay tuned to see if a trade between the Maple Leafs and Predators comes to fruition this offseason.
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If you were general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, would you trade Mitch Marner for Juuse Saros one-for-one? |
Yes | 463 | 38.7 % |
No | 732 | 61.3 % |
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