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Mitch Marner’s Quiet Exit: What His Deal Might Say About Growth

When Mitch Marner signed an eight-year contract with the Vegas Golden Knights as part of his sign-and-trade from Toronto, the news felt oddly… calm. No leaks.

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Maple Leafs Already Step Behind in Free Agency

The NHL free agency period is about to open and the Toronto Maple Leafs are already behind the 8-ball. Heading into free agency, the Maple Leafs were chosen as perfect landing spots for a trio of key players who could have hit the market, all from the reigning back-to-back Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers.

Mitch Marner News / Field Level Media / July 1

Mitch Marner on Maple Leafs exit: 'Leaving isn't easy'

Mitch Marner issued an emotional farewell to Toronto on Tuesday, the same day his hometown Maple Leafs officially confirmed he had been traded to the Vegas Golden Knights.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 1

3 players Maple Leafs should target in free agency

It’s already been an extremely eventful start to the offseason for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Matthew Knies and John Tavares both signed team-friendly extensions, which constitutes a DNA change of sorts for the team, revamping a strong roster, with the idea of adding further depth to its forward corps.

Mitch Marner News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

‘I gave everything I had, but in the end it wasn’t enough’: Mitch Marner says goodbye to Maple Leafs

The biggest name set to hit the free agent market at 12:00 EST on July 1 is already off the board, as longtime Toronto Maple Leaf Mitch Marner is officially a member of the Vegas Golden Knights after a sign-and-trade.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / July 1

Mitch Marner will wear No. 93 with Golden Knights

Once a Knight, always a Knight, it seems. After it was first reported on Monday that Mitch Marner was being sent to the Vegas Golden Knights on a sign-and-trade, the details are now being officially confirmed by both teams.

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The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time

Hockey might be the official sport of Canada, but the United States has also produced some elite talent. With that in mind, here's our list of the 25 best U.S.-born players, listed in alphabetical order.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 1

Marner says goodbye to Toronto on Instagram: ‘I gave everything I had, but in the end, it wasn’t enough’

Mitch Marner has officially been traded to the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for Nicolas Roy and the 28-year-old said farewell to the City of Toronto and the Toronto Maple Leafs via Instagram on Tuesday.

Mitch Marner News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Grading the Maple Leafs Trading Mitch Marner to the Golden Knights

The Mitch Marner era is officially over. The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded him to the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for Nicolas Roy. This deal comes with an extension for Marner as well.

Matthew Knies News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Maple Leafs Sign Matthew Knies To Six-Year Deal

July 1: The Knies deal was officially registered today after issuing him a qualifying offer yesterday, the club announced. Because of that, he was technically an RFA for a few hours, so the deal doesn’t qualify as a true extension.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / July 1

Elliotte Friedman's Honest View of Mitch Marner's Exit from Toronto

After years of tension between fan base and franchise star, Mitch Marner’s tenure with the Toronto Maple Leafs came to an end one day before the player was set to leave on his own terms via free agency.

Steven Lorentz News / Athlon Sports / July 1

Maple Leafs Winger's Immediate Reaction to Signing Multi-Year Contract

Steven Lorentz didn’t hesitate when the Toronto Maple Leafs called with a contract offer. The 29-year-old forward agreed to a three-year extension worth $4.05 million with a $1.35 million annual cap hit on Monday, locking him in just 24 hours before he was set to become an unrestricted free agent.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 1

Maple Leafs sitting on plenty of cap space entering free agency

The Toronto Maple Leafs have crossed a couple of items off their to-do list and find themselves in a comfortable position as they look at potential upgrades this summer.

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NHL News / Athlon Sports / July 1

Mitch Marner’s 'Vitriolic' Maple Leafs Exit Draws Vince Carter Comparison

Mitch Marner is officially no longer a Toronto Maple Leaf, and his exit from Ontario is already being described as one of the most contentious in recent Toronto sports history.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / July 1

Nicolas Roy, the right shot centre the Maple Leafs needed

He’s not Mitch Marner but he’s not nothing either. In the process of trading the rights to Mitch Marner, the Maple Leafs have picked up Nicolas Roy in the process and have taken another step towards improving their centre depth in a manner that fits Brad Treliving’s vision for the Maple Leafs.

Brad Marchand News / Athlon Sports / July 1

Maple Leafs Get Bad News After Brad Marchand Signing

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost a major piece of their team as Mitch Marner left in a trade, but the Eastern Conference contender could have lessened the blow by landing another star player.

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Steven Lorentz News / Inside The Rink / July 1

Steven Lorentz Re-Signs in Toronto

Steven Lorentz has re-signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Lorentz and the Maple Leafs agreed to terms on a three-year contract with an average annual value (AAV) of $1.35 million per season.

Mitch Marner News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Grading the Mitch Marner trade: Maple Leafs save face as Golden Knights add superstar

The Toronto Maple Leafs must have known they weren’t paying Mitch Marner from the moment he tried an ambitious spin-o-rama stretch pass that killed their chances in Game 5 at home against the Florida Panthers.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 30

The bittersweet longview of Mitch Marner’s Leafs’ tenure and the erosion of public goodwill

There’s an almost formulaic pathway to becoming a deity for Toronto-born stars of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Mitch Marner should’ve certainly grasped at this attainable goal during his nine-year tenure with his boyhood club.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 30

Maple Leafs re-sign key center to 3-year deal

In a bustling NHL free agency period, it looks like Steven Lorentz and the Toronto Maple Leafs are sticking together. The team has locked in the 29-year-old forward with a three-year contract extension of $1.35 million, according to NHL Insider Chris Johnston.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 1

Maple Leafs qualify five restricted free agents

In what has been a busy few hours for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Brad Treliving has extended qualifying offers to five of the Maple Leafs’ restricted free agents, leaving four others to become unrestricted free agents at noon on July 1.

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Maple Leafs sign Steven Lorentz to three-year contract extension

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Steven Lorentz News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Maple Leafs sign Steven Lorentz to three-year contract extension

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Steven Lorentz to a three-year contract extension worth $1.35 million per season. Lorentz joined the Maple Leafs last season, scoring eight goals and 19 points.

Matthew Knies News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

The Leafs got great value out of Matthew Knies’ extension

The Toronto Maple Leafs locked up one of their top young talents for an extended period of time, at a solid number as well. On Sunday, the team announced that it has signed forward Matthew Knies to a six-year contract extension.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Three former Maple Leafs who could reunite with team in free agency

Free agency opens in less than 24 hours, and things are starting to heat up.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Maple Leafs Address Being ‘Mean’ and Competitive at 2025 NHL Draft

The 2025 NHL Entry Draft in Los Angeles, California has concluded and while the Maple Leafs didn’t have a lot of early picks, they looked to have created

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / June 29

Maple Leafs extending young star is change of pace from past era

Maple Leafs extending young star is big change of pace from previous era

The Toronto Maple Leafs took care of an important piece of business on Sunday afternoon by reportedly re-signing restricted free agent forward Matthew Knies to a six-year contract that will pay him $7.75M per season.

Leafs may accuse Golden Knights of tampering if they sign Mitch Marner

Vegas defenseman set for 'multiple major surgeries,' could miss season

Ducks rookie Roger McQueen chooses the perfect jersey number

Desperate Red Wings had to take a chance on former All-Star goalie

Senators sign forward Claude Giroux to a contract extension