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Mitch Marner Stuns the NHL with His Oddest Contract Request Yet
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Toronto Maple Leafs superstar winger Mitch Marner is going to become a free agent on July 1st, and it seems like he and Darren Ferris have a bizarre plan.
Mitch Marner will be offered the world in free agency as numerous prospective teams will try to sign the consensus best player available.
The largest term the winger can get is seven years, and as far as the money is concerned, it seems like anything between $12-$14 million per season is realistic.
However, it is now being reported that Marner and his agent Darren Ferris are exploring an alternative deal that could prove to be a high-risk, high-reward play.
Mitch Marner free agency demands
According to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic, Marner is considering taking just a two-year deal so that he can make more money when the salary cap jumps over $113 million in 2027.
It is a greedy play, but it might just work out for him if he continues to produce over 100 points per season.
Mitch Marner is considering a potential two-year deal worth around $12-13 million per season, setting himself up to hit the market again when the cap jumps to $113 million or more.
The risk is injury, but at 28, he'd be 30 when hitting UFA status again. The Golden Knights, Kings, and Stars are believed to be high on his list-though Dallas is a long shot given their financial commitment to Mikko Rantanen.
The risk is injury, but at 28, he'd be 30 when hitting UFA status again. The Golden Knights, Kings, and Stars are believed to be high on his list-though Dallas is a long shot given their financial commitment to Mikko Rantanen.
What is also fascinating about this report is that Marner is showcasing interest in the Dallas Stars, who don't seem to be a realistic option.
However, the Maple Leafs superstar seemingly still cares about winning, and the Stars are a great option, even if their cap space is limited.
With free agency beginning on July 1st, these next few weeks are going to be fascinating for Marner, and we cannot wait to see how it all plays out.
Only time will tell whether or not the forward ends up getting the lofty deal he has been searching for.
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