The Toronto Maple Leafs’ attempt to trade Mitch Marner at the deadline has left the star winger at a crossroads, with free agency looming and no contract extension signed. With his deal set to expire after next season and no extension in place,

DENVER — Mitch Marner addressed reports the Toronto Maple Leafs asked the star winger to waive his no-movement clause and accept a trade to the Carolina Hurricanes, indicating he wasn’t surprised and that he “had a feeling something might happen.”

Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner could've gone to the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday ahead of the NHL's trade deadline. According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, the Hurricanes "initially asked" for Marner in return for the Rantanen, and although Toronto considered it, they'd rather try to sign Marner long-term.

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The Maple Leafs GM said he is "aligned” with Marner amid the latest speculation about the star winger's future in Toronto.

Before the Carolina Hurricanes traded Mikko Rantanen to the Dallas Stars, they apparently had conversations with the Toronto Maple Leafs surrounding winger Mitch Marner.

With the next NHL free agency season coming just around the corner, one Eastern Conference rival has just emerged in the sweepstakes for star Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner.

Mitch Marner tried his best to stick to the script when facing questions about his future with the Maple Leafs Saturday night.

NHL Insider David Pagnotta touched on the deadline aftermath on Sunday, writing an extensive column for "The Fourth Period" explaining what's next for Mitch Marner after he vetoed a trade to the Carolina Hurricanes and refused to discuss his contract situation with Toronto.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are hoping to finally reach the Promised Land this season and end their Stanley Cup curse. With a roster loaded full of stars, this team has every chance to make a deep playoff run.