Thursday, Spittin' Chiclets co-host Paul Bissonnette dropped a noteworthy nugget saying that Mitch Marner and the Toronto Maple Leafs are holding extension talks. His comments sent social media and Leaf fans into a craze, but on �First Up' yesterday morning Darren Dreger refuted Bissonnette's claims.
Dreger also noted that the Leafs have yet to make a decision on the future of Marner but will at least look at the numbers and see what Marner is looking for on a long-term extension.
The Leafs and GM Brad Treliving do not have to make a decision yet. Marner has another season on his current deal at $10.9M. But they do have to have the framework of a plan given the number of costly free agents they are trying to re-sign and will attempt to sign in the coming weeks.
With the draft and free agency just a week away, we could get more clarity on what may occur sooner than later. It may not be a decision directly based on Marner, but other roster moves could indicate what the Leafs' plan is for the perennial 90+ point scorer.
Source: Cap FriendlyMitch Marner Contract
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22 JUIN | 809 ANSWERS Insider releases report that contradicts the latest Mitch Marner news Do the Leafs have a plan internally for Marner already? | ||
Yes | 662 | 81.8 % |
No | 147 | 18.2 % |
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