Mitch Marner explains why he turned down a trade from Maple Leafs to Hurricanes

Former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner opened up about what led to his decision to reject being traded to the Carolina Hurricanes at the trade deadline. He spoke with NHL.com’s Derek Van Diest on Thursday and said that it boiled down to doing what was in the best interest of his family. “The whole … Read more

Mitch Marner required full-time security following Leafs’ elimination, opens up on departure

Mitch Marner ended his Toronto Maple Leafs tenure on bittersweet terms, to say the least. The 102-point winger will start the next chapter of his career with the Vegas Golden Knights this season, where he’s expected to play a central role on a leading Stanley Cup contender. Marner sat down with TSN’s Mark Masters, revealing … Read more

Elliotte Friedman believes Mitch Marner may have re-signed if Maple Leafs won Game 7 vs. Panthers

Elliotte Friedman believes Mitch Marner may have re-signed if Maple Leafs won Game 7 vs. Panthers

Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman believes that Mitch Marner could have opted to remain with the Toronto Maple Leafs had they beaten the Florida Panthers in Game 7. On the latest episode of 32 Thoughts The Podcast released on Saturday, Friedman and co-host Kyle Bukauskas spoke about an interview William Nylander did with NHL.com’s Mike Zeisberger on … Read more

William Nylander disputes notion that Mitch Marner thought about leaving Maple Leafs last season

William Nylander disputes notion that Mitch Marner thought about leaving Maple Leafs last season

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander didn’t see former teammate Mitch Marner have his eyes set on leaving the team last season. The saga surrounding his expiring contract was one of the focal points of last season, culminating in a near trade to the Carolina Hurricanes at the trade deadline that ended up falling through … Read more

Toronto Maple Leafs’ Offseason Departures Not Named Mitch Marner – The Hockey Writers – Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs' Offseason Departures Not Named Mitch Marner - The Hockey Writers - Toronto Maple Leafs

With no disrespect to new faces like Matias Maccelli, Nicolas Roy, and Dakota Joshua, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ offseason has been defined by their departures. Just four days after the club was ousted in Game 7 of the Second Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Florida Panthers, it was announced that team … Read more

Best Leafs goals of 2024-25: Mitch Marner picks up third career hat-trick vs. Red Wings

We’re back with another trip down memory lane, reflecting on some of the prettiest goals the Toronto Maple Leafs scored in 2024-25. Mitch Marner’s name has popped up quite a bit on this list, and while Leafs fans are for the most part over hearing about Marner since his messy exit and subsequent trade to … Read more

Best Leafs goals of 2024-25: Mitch Marner completes comeback win vs. Bruins in overtime

Best Leafs goals of 2024-25: Mitch Marner completes comeback win vs. Bruins in overtime

Is there anything sweeter than watching the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins? How about watching them overcome a three-goal deficit to take a 5-4 overtime victory (…sound familiar?). On February 25, Mitch Marner did just that for the Maple Leafs, scoring the game-winning goal in overtime at TD Garden, capping off a big … Read more

Best Leafs goals of 2024-25: Mitch Marner’s walkoff vs. Oilers stands as one of his finest moments

Mitch Marner’s final season with the Toronto Maple Leafs is a weighted, contentious topic across Ontario but the 28-year-old put together some terrific moments during an 102-point campaign. Squaring off against Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers in mid-November, Marner submitted arguably his best game of the season with a walkoff goal that stands among … Read more

Best Leafs goals of 2024-25: Mitch Marner weaves through Oilers’ defence after passing clinic

Best Leafs goals of 2024-25: Mitch Marner weaves through Oilers’ defence after passing clinic

Mitch Marner’s ability to weave through traffic was arguably his most exciting quality as a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Marner is the fifth-leading scorer in Leafs history for good reason, and he put on a show against the Edmonton Oilers on the road, in one of the best games of the NHL calendar. … Read more