Bissonnette’s projection of $14 million per year, while already high, contrasts with previous estimates from other analysts. In February, NHL analyst Steve Dangle went even further, predicting that Marner would sign an eight-year, $128 million contract, carrying an annual cap hit of $16 million.

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.

Zeisberger, who joins co-hosts Dan Rosen and Shawn P. Roarke midway into the episode, gives some of the particulars on how the Maple Leafs asked the forward if he'd be willing to waive his no-movement clause to go to the Carolina Hurricanes in a trade for forward Mikko Rantanen.