The Athletic's James Mirtle generated some buzz earlier this week, reporting the Toronto Maple Leafs and Vegas Golden Knights discussed a three-team blockbuster with the Carolina Hurricanes that would've sent Mitch Marner to Vegas before the March trade deadline.

Toronto Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner is one of the top unrestricted free agents on the market and is expected to fetch a big contract.

Eastern Conference Team Expected to 'Inquire' on Mitch Marner: 'Ready to Make a Splash' originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Carolina Hurricanes are entering the offseason focused on spending to the salary cap, upgrading the roster and breaking through the postseason field once and for all.

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner could head to the West Coast for the next stage of his professional career.

Mitch Marner may leave Toronto. Florida Panthers are a possible destination. Insider James Mirtle says Marner likes Florida. But money is a problem. F

NHL insider James Mirtle of The Athletic shared a stunning three-team trade involving the Toronto Maple Leafs and Mitch Marner.

Before signing a six-year, $65.4 million contract extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2019, there was reportedly a chance that then-restricted free agent Mitch Marner could've inked an offer sheet with the Columbus Blue Jackets.