Insider links Maple Leafs to 2 stars to replace Mitch Marner
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The question is why? Why are the Leafs so determined to extend Marner before they even see how he and the team perform in the postseason?
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Mitch Marner broke a tie at 10:50 of the third period, and the Toronto Maple Leafs clinched a Stanley Cup Playoff berth with a 3-2 win against the Florida Panthers at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday.
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Mitch Marner is again nearing the century mark in scoring for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Why will he be worth every penny of his next contract?
Mitch Marner scored the goal-ahead goal midway through the third period, Anthony Stolarz made 29 saves and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Florida Panthers 3-2 in an Atlantic Division showdown Wednesday night.
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Yardbarker on MSNMarner to Oilers more likely than scribe’s pitch for Maple Leafs to sign McDavidThe Toronto Maple Leafs face an uncertain future with star winger Mitch Marner. Contract negotiations have stalled, and there’s a growing sense that Marner may test free agency, potentially leaving if a big number comes his way.
If the Toronto Maple Leafs lose Mitch Marner and/or John Tavares, will they wait to sign anyone until a name like McDavid makes his decision?
But with all that said about Marner's offensive heroics, it was his defensive prowess in the final minutes while the Maple Leafs were holding a 3-2 lead that pleased his coach the most. At one point, the Toronto forward leapt in the air to bat down a puck, then dove to swat it out of the Toronto zone and relieve the pressure.
Contract talks between the Toronto Maple Leafs and former team captain John Tavares appear to have hit a wall. According to TSN insider Pierre LeBrun, the veteran forward’s strong season has boosted both his value and his asking price—potentially beyond what the Leafs can afford.
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The Toronto Maple Leafs blew a two-goal lead before rallying for a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks. Steven Lorentz scored the tiebreaker with 8:25 to play.
The Toronto Maple Leafs' key focus is on resolving Mitch Marner's contract before addressing extensions for John Tavares and Steven Lorentz. With Marner's contract nearing its end and a potential salary increase looming,