Golden Knights Land Mitch Marner From Maple Leafs in Sign-and-Trade for Nicolas Roy

The Vegas Golden Knights have traded Nicolas Roy to the Toronto Maple Leafs for superstar winger Mitch Marner. As part of the sign-and-trade, they have also signed him to an eight-year contract worth $12 million shortly afterwards on Monday afternoon. First on it was Darren Dreger.

The Golden Knights have long been rumored to be linked to Marner, and now, with this sign-and-trade, it becomes official.

Marner spent the last decade with his hometown team, the Maple Leafs, and sits fifth on the franchise’s all-time scoring list with 741 points, etching his name into the team’s history.

It became increasingly clear that a long-term future in Toronto wasn’t in the cards. Marner declined to engage in contract talks with the club and refused to waive his no-movement clause at the trade deadline, blocking a potential deal to the Carolina Hurricanes.

After months of swirling rumors, the Golden Knights got their guy, and Marner is officially headed to Vegas. Here is everything you need to know.

Meet Mitch Marner

Meet Mitch Marner. After being drafted fourth overall in the 2015 NHL Draft, which was headlined by Connor McDavid, Mikko Rantanen, and future teammate Jack Eichel, Marner instantly became the face of the franchise.

“Everything,” Marner on what it has meant to be a Maple Leaf. “Took maybe a risky pick on a small kid from Toronto and been forever grateful to be able to wear this Maple Leaf and be a part of some of the great legends here. So, never taken a day for granted and always loved it.”

Marner had the best season of his career this season, scoring 27 goals and 102 points in 81 games. He was under much scrutiny for his playoff performance this season, but he ended with two goals and 13 points in 13 games.