Bissonnette’s projection of $14 million per year, while already high, contrasts with previous estimates from other analysts. In February, NHL analyst Steve Dangle went even further, predicting that Marner would sign an eight-year, $128 million contract, carrying an annual cap hit of $16 million.

Nearly two years ago, the Leafs lost leverage in the Mitch Marner contract situation and set the stage for Mikko Rantanen deadline talks.

NHL Insider Pierre LeBrun spoke on TSN's OverDrive program on Thursday and explained the circumstances surround Mitch Marner's contract situation. The talk surrounding Mitch Marner is getting more and more heated each passing day.

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ attempt to trade Mitch Marner at the deadline has left the star winger at a crossroads, with free agency looming and no contract extension signed. With his deal set to expire after next season and no extension in place,

The front office has already decided to make Marner a lifetime Leaf, and Marner has stated repeatedly he wants to remain in Toronto.

Following the team’s first game after the deadline, a 7-4 defeat at the hands of the Colorado Avalanche, Marner was asked directly about being a Maple Leafs player next season.

NHL analyst Paul Bissonnette believes the Toronto Maple Leafs could look to replace Mitch Marner with a rival forward.

With the next NHL free agency season coming just around the corner, one Eastern Conference rival has just emerged in the sweepstakes for star Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner.

Mitch Marner scored the deciding goal in the shootout and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Utah Hockey Club 4-3.

NHL analyst JD Bunkis of Sportsnet predicts Toronto Maple Leafs star forward Mitch Marner will be leaving the team in free agency.