The glass-half-full group looks at the 28-year-old as a local area kid who grew up dreaming of playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs and subsequently became one of the top points producers in franchise history, ranking fifth all-time.

Mitch Marner Makes Career Decision After Golden Knights-Maple Leafs Trade originally appeared on Athlon Sports. All signs pointed to Mitch Marner leaving the Toronto Maple Leafs this summer as his six-year contract, worth an annual average value (AAV) of $10.9 million, was set to expire.

The Toronto Maple Leafs sent Mitch Marner to the Vegas Golden Knights in a stunning sign-and-trade deal before NHL free agency begins on Tuesday.