Each Monday he will use his extensive network of hockey contacts for his weekly notes column, "Zizing 'Em Up.” TORONTO --The free agent spotlight has intensified on Mitch Marner after Mikko Rantanen signed an eight-year contract with the Dallas Stars on Friday.

Mitch Marner’s future with the Toronto Maple Leafs could be in jeopardy if any high-profile free agent decides to join the franchise next summer. One of the most coveted players, if he gets there, will be current Carolina Hurricanes forward Mikko Rantanen.

Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner declined a trade that included Mikko Rantanen at the NHL trade deadline and gave his reaction.

One day after the NHL Trade Deadline came and went, multiple reports surfaced, revealing that Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner was asked to waive his no-movement clause in an effort to land now-Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen.

Mitch Marner is a great young player. Marner has also long been a cornerstone of the Toronto Maple Leafs. This season, he’s on track for a career year where he’ll likely score more than 100 points.

Brad Treliving finally broke the silence regarding the Mitch Marner/Mikko Rantanen saga, reiterating his faith in the Maple Leafs superstar winger. With the NHL Trade Deadline behind us, we nearly saw a wild deal involving Mitch Marner and Mikko Rantanen.

The article narrates a potential blockbuster trade involving Mitch Marner and Mikko Rantanen that ultimately didn't happen. Due to Marner's refusal to

The Toronto Maple Leafs faced a tough trade deadline on Friday, with star forward Mitch Marner entering the final weeks of his deal and no agreement in place for an extension.

Events of recent weeks have underlined that if the Leafs want to keep the pending UFA, they're going to have to bid against others to do it.

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving voiced his support for Mitch Marner following reports the two sides discussed a move to the Carolina Hurricanes before Friday’s trade deadline.