Mitch Marner Moves to Vegas in Shocking Trade
In a surprising move just before the start of free agency, the Toronto Maple Leafs have traded forward Mitch Marner to the Vegas Golden Knights, according to sources close to the situation.
Marner, who was about to test the unrestricted free agent market for the first time, was one of the most coveted names by several teams this summer. He recently completed a six-year contract with the Maple Leafs, with a salary cap hit of $10.9 million.
With 28 years old, Marner, a prolific scorer, will bring immediate offense to the top line of his new team. Last season, he recorded 27 goals and 102 points with Toronto, contributing to the Maple Leafs’ Atlantic Division title. Marner, selected fourth overall in the 2015 draft, has accumulated 221 goals and 741 points throughout his career, and has played 80 games in four of his nine seasons.
Originally from Markham, Ontario, Marner has been a primary focus of media attention in Toronto for nearly a decade, and his impending free agency was the most talked-about topic surrounding the franchise for much of the season.
