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Fans have proposed a way to move Mitch Marner out of Toronto


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Mark Parsons
July 17, 2024  (6:30 PM)
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Toronto Maple Leaf forward Mitch Marner
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Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner has become the centerpiece of a popular trade proposal on PuckPedia's new PuckGM tool, as fans seek to retool the Leafs' roster.

This suggestion, which tops the "Most Thought About" and "Most Liked" lists on the platform, involves trading Marner to the Winnipeg Jets.

Maple Leaf fans have thoughts about a Marner trade

The trade would go something like this:
Toronto Maple Leafs receive:
- Nikolaj Ehlers
- Rutger McGroarty
- 2025 1st-round pick
Winnipeg Jets receive:
- Mitch Marner
This straightforward swap would bring Toronto two promising players and a valuable draft pick in exchange for Mitch Marner 29. Ehlers, 28, entering the final season of his seven-year, $42 million contract, scored 61 points in the 2023-24 season. McGroarty, the Jets' 2022 first-round pick, has yet to sign his entry-level contract but has expressed a desire to jump to the NHL, prompting the Jets to consider trading him.
The Jets are poised for significant roster changes. Reports indicate that Ehlers is not interested in signing an extension, prompting Winnipeg GM Kevin Cheveldayoff to explore trade options. Ehlers is listed as the third-best player available for trade this summer, with McGroarty ranked fifth.
While a Marner trade isn't confirmed, speculation is rampant. Reports suggest that if a trade were to occur, now is the prime time. Marner, who tallied 26 goals and 59 assists in 69 games last season, is entering the final year of his six-year, $65.4 million contract.
This trade would bolster the Leafs' forward lineup with younger, affordable talent and add a crucial draft pick, though it wouldn't address defensive needs. Alternatively, if Toronto aims to strengthen their defense, trading Marner for a defenseman remains an option.

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