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Golden Knights Make Big Mitch Marner Announcement on Tuesday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Matt Levine | Last updated Jul 1, 2025 1:34 PM ET

The Vegas Golden Knights were able to land star Mitch Marner from the Toronto Maple Leafs. Marner will now join the Golden Knights in their quest to win another Stanley Cup title.

It was a sign-and-trade between the two teams, landing Vegas the biggest scheduled free agent this summer. But with the deal now finalized, the Golden Knights announced what number Marner would wear this season.

Vegas took to social media to announce the number. Marner will be wearing number 93 for the team going forward.

Home Means Nevada for 93 pic.twitter.com/fPZaLuFdiV
— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) July 1, 2025

Marner joining the Golden Knights was heavily expected throughout the process, but the two sides had to work through a deal to get things done. Marner was almost traded to Vegas at the trade deadline last season, but the talks fell through.

Now, Vegas adds one of the better scoring forwards in the NHL, and they have beefed up the roster. Marner will bring both scoring and playmaking abilities to the roster, and the Golden Knights should be seen as one of the favorites to win it all next season.

"Leaving isn't easy," Marner posted on Instagram. "This city is where I grew up, where I fell in love with hockey, and where I've had the incredible honour of living out my childhood dream. Wearing the Maple Leaf on my chest wasn't just about playing for a team, it was about representing my home."

Marner will now get ready for his new team and seems to be excited about the next chapter of his career. The star is still fairly young and has a lot of hockey left in him moving forward.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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