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Benjamin Sue July 9, 2024

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Mitch Marner #16 of the Toronto Maple Leafs

As the offseason progresses, the Toronto Maple Leafs face a significant decision regarding star forward Mitch Marner. Despite ongoing speculation about a potential trade, it appears increasingly likely that Marner will remain in Toronto for the upcoming season.

Since the season’s end, discussions about Marner’s future have been rife. Many fans and analysts have speculated about the possibility of him being traded, especially given the team’s lack of playoff success with their current core of Marner, Auston Matthews, William Nylander, and John Tavares. However, the Leafs’ management, led by General Manager Brad Treliving, seems hesitant to make the drastic move that some fans are calling for.

Unlike Nylander and Matthews, there has been no public indication from Treliving about offering Marner a long-term extension. Yet, according to TSN’s Mark Masters, the chances of Marner leaving Toronto seem slim at this point.

“You have to wonder what Brad Treliving’s plans are,” said Masters. “After all, it’s worth remembering that Marner will be in the last year of his contract in 24-25 and will be free as a bird next summer.”

This situation puts Treliving in a tough spot. The Leafs cannot afford to lose Marner for nothing when he becomes a free agent in the summer of 2025. Thus, they must decide whether to trade him for reinforcements in other areas or commit to keeping him long-term.

Marner, now 27, is in the prime of his career and coming off some of his best offensive seasons. His value is at an all-time high, and Toronto must capitalize on this, either by securing his services for the foreseeable future or by trading him to bolster their roster in other critical areas.

The decision is complicated further by Marner’s significant contributions on the ice. Trading him would mean losing a top offensive talent, while keeping him could provide the stability and scoring prowess the team needs to make a deep playoff run.

As the Leafs weigh their options, fans remain divided. Some argue that the team should seek depth in other positions by trading Marner, while others believe his offensive abilities are too valuable to lose.

Ultimately, the decision rests with Treliving and the Leafs’ management. They must find a way to maximize Marner’s value, whether through a trade or a long-term commitment. With Marner in the prime of his career, the time to act is now.

In the meantime, Marner continues to train and prepare for the upcoming season, hopeful that the uncertainty surrounding his future will soon be resolved. For now, Leafs Nation watches and waits, eager to see how this pivotal situation will unfold.

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