Marner signed an eight-year, $96 million contract with the Golden Knights following the trade, becoming the highest-paid player in franchise history. Related: Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner Farewell ...

Marner held a full no-move clause from his previous contract, signed under then-GM Kyle Dubas, giving him control of the process. The star winger eventually agreed to an eight-year, $96 million ...

This isn’t the first time the Toronto Maple Leafs have tried trading Mitch Marner’s contract, but it is certainly the club’s last and most desperate attempt to do so.

Still, Marner committed to the 2024–25 season with Toronto, focusing on hockey while keeping his options open for a potential move, as he refused to enter contract talks during the season.