Elliotte Friedman Confirms the Leafs & Knights Are Working on Mitch Marner Sign & Trade
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Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman just dropped a bombshell report claiming the Toronto Maple Leafs and Las Vegas Golden Knights are working on a Mitch Marner trade.
It has been a foregone conclusion that Mitch Marner is going to sign elsewhere once free agency begins on July 1st.
In fact, many believe he will be going to the Las Vegas Golden Knights. Amidst these rumors, there have been rumblings that the Leafs may try to complete a sign-and-trade so Marner can get an eighth season.
Now, Elliotte Friedman is saying that the chances of this happening are starting to get a whole lot better. As he reported moments ago, both teams are actively working on a deal.
Something to keep an eye: on-and-off this week, Toronto and Vegas have been discussing the possibility of a sign-and-trade involving Mitch Marner
Likelihood of it happening: hard to say. But talks have occurred and continue to do so.
Likelihood of it happening: hard to say. But talks have occurred and continue to do so.
Friedman also revealed that, should this deal get done, the Leafs will also be getting center Nicolas Roy, who would be the perfect player for the team's bottom six.
I believe Nic Roy will be going to Toronto if this gets done
This would be a huge move for the Leafs, who would be protected from losing Mitch Marner for absolutely nothing. Of course, Marner has to be on board with it.
Who is Nic Roy?
Roy is a 28-year-old center who was selected by the Carolina Hurricanes back in 2015. This past season with the Golden Knights, the 6'4" center had 15 goals and 31 points.
He is a depth guy, and someone that could certainly make the Leafs a whole lot better right away. It is a trade that would solve their bottom-six problems.
Of course, this is not a done deal. There is a lot that has to be figured out. However, it could get done soon, and that is an exciting prospect.
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