Mitch Marner: 'people think Vegas is the team to beat'

But where exactly is it going?

Elliotte Friedman touched on the subject this morning in his podcast (32 Thoughts), and what he says is that a lot of people think Vegas is the team to beat. Maybe it’s true, maybe it’s just a misconception across the league… but that’s the word on the street right now.

Why Vegas?

Because it’s a really attractive market for a free agent, but also because it’s a club that’s always looking to improve. You’ve got to hand it to the Golden Knights: they don’t want to sit on their laurels.

But the question we’re also asking ourselves is how long the agreement will last.

Because more and more, the possibility of Mitch Marner (and Connor McDavid) signing for a shorter term is on the table. Will the Maple Leafs star really sign for a shorter term? And if so, will this be the start of a trend?

It’s important to remember that the salary cap is going crazy. In a few years, Marner and McDavid will still be in a position to sign a major contract.

We’ll start getting answers soon in Marner’s case, anyway.

overtime

– When’s the next collective agreement?

– Reminder: we’ll find out tomorrow whether Carey Price will enter the Hall of Fame this year.

– Canada has looked good in recent months. It’s ironic to say that on the eve of June 24, but oh well.

– Ouch.