The rumors have been swirling for weeks, especially after the Toronto Maple Leafs’ early playoff exit. But now it’s official: Mitch Marner will test the free agent market.
Marner has decided not to sign an extension with the Leafs before July 1, opening the door for NHL teams—including the Montreal Canadiens—to make a move for one of the league’s top playmakers.
The key question for interested teams was whether Marner would actually reach free agency. As of now, that answer is yes.
“Mitch Marner will test the open market, but the Leafs will be a team he considers on July 1st.”
– Chris Johnston, The Chris Johnston Show
This is huge news. It’s rare to see a player of Marner’s caliber available in free agency. At 28, the 6-foot, 180-pound winger has been a model of consistency—posting 100+ points in four of the past five seasons (103, 101, 101, 110, 100).
And while some critics have questioned his playoff performances, Marner has quietly notched 63 points in 70 career postseason games—a more-than-respectable mark.
If Canadiens GM Kent Hughes is serious about accelerating the rebuild, now might be the time to make a bold move. Imagine Marner on a line with rising star Ivan Demidov—the potential is electric. Of course, the price tag won’t be cheap.
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