Mitch Marner's pending free agency has been a huge story in Toronto all season long, and now it appears as though he's set to try and cash in on the open market despite some speculation that he could look to stay with the only NHL team he's known thus far.

Appearing on TSN 1050’s "First Up" on Monday, Dreger suggested that Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving should bypass Marner’s agent, Darren Ferris, and speak directly to the player to push for a decision.

The hope now, for long-suffering Maple Leafs fans, is that Marner can use his Team Canada experience, his time immersed in a room free of doubt and panic, in the same way that Marchand once did.

Veteran NHL insider Bob McKenzie believes Mitch Marner will explore free agency before deciding on his next contract, a scenario that could spell trouble for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner and his wife, Stephanie, have announced they are expecting a baby boy. Gaby, the wife of fellow Maple Leafs player Jake McCabe, shared the news with their followers on Instagram.

At least one National Hockey League insider appears to believe that the Toronto Maple Leafs and star forward Mitch Marner are headed for a split. On Sunday night, during the telecast of a game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Chicago Blackhawks,

Mitch Marner has returned to Toronto and is ready to use his 4 Nations Face-Off experience as a positive moving forward throughout this Maple Leafs’ season.