Terry Koshan: Mitch Marner when asked about his future with the Toronto Maple Leafs: “I’m not going to get into that an excessive amount of today. I’m just going to say I like being here, I’ve said that from Day 1. I’m very fortunate and lucky to be a Maple Leaf. Today is about these two amazing people (Matthews and Tavares).”
TSN: Chris Johnston on Mitch Marner, his future with the Toronto Maple Leafs and where things stand.
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Mark Masters: “Mitch Marner also going into the ultimate 12 months of his deal. He’s here today supporting Tavares and Matthews. And he said that’s why I’m here. I don’t need to discuss that. He reiterated he desires to be here long-term. He loves being a Leafs. Where do things stand with Mitch Marner?”
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Johnston: “That’s a tougher one to get a read on. And look, Mitch Marner is at a really different stage in his profession than John Tavares.
The following contract he signs, whether it’s with Toronto or perhaps some place else, will probably be the largest of his profession. It is a massive decision for him. By extension, it will be a large decision for the Leafs organization.
The incontrovertible fact that he shows up on a day like this to support Austin Matthews, obviously, those two walked into the league together. Have had an extended friendship. They’re close. You understand, the incontrovertible fact that he’s in his hometown. I mean, I imagine him when he says he desires to stay a member of the Maple Leafs.
It’s only a matter of, can he get something from the Leafs that that is sensible for him, is sensible for the team? You understand, I believe that that’s more likely to be an extended process before we determine it either way.
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But you understand, at this stage, Mitch Marner controls his destiny. He’s an unrestricted free agent July 1st, 2025. He’s got a very no-move clause in his contract, and you understand, he essentially holds the cards here, about whether there’s a probability to sign a contract or if he’s testing for agency next summer.”
