Blockbuster Marner Trade Idea Proposed Between Maple Leafs and Flames
Mitch Marner has been the subject of many trade rumors. One writer suggests an interesting trade involving the Calgary Flames.
It seems like it’s a yearly tradition that Toronto Maple Leafs trade rumors would be circulating during every offseason. Following multiple disappointing playoff runs including another Game 7 loss against the Boston Bruins, the consensus is that it’s time for a major shakeup in Toronto, more specifically involving their big-name players. Brendan Shanahan and Brad Treliving spoke about how the Leafs will approach the offseason, stressing that the time for patience is over.
You can argue that changes were needed years ago, such as their collapse against the Montreal Canadiens in 2021 where they choked a 3-1 series lead. The core four consisting of Auston Matthews, John Tavares, Mitch Marner, and William Nylander have all contributed to mediocre playoff runs ever since their time began in Toronto. This year’s elimination feels different, however.
It’s been hinted that this would likely be the end of the core four’s time together if they didn’t have a deep playoff run. Marner is the odd man out as both Matthews and Nylander have signed new extensions with the club. Tavares is the team’s captain and likely isn’t going to fetch a big return because of his age and cap hit.
Mock Trade Proposals Have Begun
Trade rumors surrounding Marner have been plentiful. His contract is up at the end of next season and he will likely ask for a raise from his $10.9 million cap hit. Will Toronto be willing to give him that raise and ignore all the years of disappointing results just to keep him around? According to many, it’s not a smart move. Trading him would be the smarter option as Leafs’ mock trades have been the recent source of conversation for many hockey fans.
One Marner mock trade that stands out is a proposal from Sportsnet’s Ryan Dixon involving the Leafs making a major deal with the Calgary Flames.
