Elliotte Friedman hints at blockbuster off-season Mitch Marner trade
Over the past couple weeks, Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner has been the subject of a lot of criticism, top NHL Insider Elliott's Friedman thinks he may be moved.
Yesterday, while on 590 The Fan, Friedman was asked what Marner's next contract may look like and likened Marner's situation to that of Canuck's forward Elias Pettersson's.
"I think it's really critical. You look at Pettersson in Vancouver, you look at Marner in Toronto and you see a lot of similaritiesYou can see how both of those markets are reacting around those players early on. I think Marner is his own worst enemy in the sense that he puts a ton of pressure on himself in some ways I think he almost mentally straight jackets himself."
Marner is about to enter the last year of his 6 year contract, yet holds a no-move clause. Friedman claimed that he could find himself receiving a big extension similar to the one that Nylander received this year. Alternatively, the team may look to move on from him moving forward.
"The calendar determines all and we're going to get to a point where he can extend. It'll come down to a) how well he plays, b) what his next contract looks like and c) if it comes to a trade, what they're all willing to do together."
Based on Marner's recent performance, many fans and media members have turned in Marner and looked for him to be shipped out. It appears that a potential blockbuster is not out of the question.
As read on: Maple Leafs Daily
Insider reveals there is indeed a chance Mitch Marner is traded
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