Mitch Marner Changes Scenery: From Toronto to Las Vegas
In a shocking move that shakes the ice hockey world, the Toronto Maple Leafs have traded star forward Mitch Marner to the Vegas Golden Knights, according to sources close to Alofoke Deportes.
This transfer occurs just before the start of free agency, a crucial moment for Marner, who was about to test the unrestricted market for the first time.
Marner, recognized for his scoring ability, has just completed a six-year contract with the Maple Leafs, with a cap hit of $10.9 million. At 28 years old, Marner will provide immediate offense to the top line of his new team.
In the past season, Marner scored 27 goals and accumulated 102 points with Toronto, contributing to the Maple Leafs’ Atlantic Division title. Furthermore, the player, selected in the fourth position of the 2015 draft, has proven to be a consistent and durable player, with 221 goals and 741 points in his career. He has participated in 80 games in four of his nine seasons.
Originally from Markham, Ontario, Marner has been a constant focus of attention for the Toronto media for almost a decade. In addition to the intense Maple Leafs playoff runs, his impending free agency was the biggest news surrounding the franchise for much of the season.
