Will the Toronto Maple Leafs TRADE Mitch Marner & BREAK UP The Core Four? 

I agree and Berube is just the beginning. Theres going to be huge moves coming this summer and its time

Yes he does, He does have to waive his nmc clause and agree to where he would be going

Management is in control of his ice time.

True, but what message would that send to prospective UFAs in the future when considering signing with the Leafs? ​@@GospelTestimony

@@jma.87 Different manager. Treliving never signed that contract. Marner's agent played hardball and gave no flexibility. It's only taking him on the same ground. They've done it before under Burke and it didn't affect them. When Kaberle's agent pulled the same nonsense he told him that he'd be in the press box.

@@GospelTestimony Fair enough, and good points. I know Toronto is an attractive enough destination that maybe it just simply doesn't matter as much how players are treated in disputes than with other teams. I doubt it comes anywhere close to this senario, either way. If the team wants Marner to move, even if Mitch doesn't want to go, he'll waive with some control.

I agree only way this gets done is if an agreement is in place for an extension and Marner is eligible July 1st so expect all of these rumors to pick up then

@@THEHOCKEYSKATEDOWN great point, we'll see what unfolds in July.

The possibilities that trading Marner can open up for the Leafs would be good for them. Not only cap space, but they can bring back players they want to resign, address areas of need, possibly create cap space for free agency, and just break up that core 4 mindset and try to establish more of a team concept.

Exactly. As a Devil fan you know better than anybody, goaltending and defense never go out of style. If you don't have, you can't win it and the Leafs don't have it regardless of who's behind the bench.

Definitely keeping my eye on this, Marner may need a change of scenery at this point and his cap hit will be high, but some packages floating around make sense for the Leafs & those other teams mentioned.

Marner is the next Scapegoat after the Coaching and theres teams inquiring about him. I thought it would be impossible to move him, hes a consistent 90 plus pt player, if teams can't afford their own players and need offense can move them for Marner, but have to have cap space going forward

@THEHOCKEYSKATEDOWN Yep...well he was crying on the bench during the playoffs so... And Toronto is in a pickle. They need to move him and won't retain salary. I'm not sure what team is going to invest in bringing a guy at that price who isn't THE guy

They should've never given those players what they were asking, it set a bad precedent and star players fell in line with it.

I agree Frank and that Saros trade if the other pieces are right should happen, would help out both teams

Hes going to have his best season this year I have a feeling

I agree, I like Marner, but moving him could really benefit areas of need for the Leafs

@@THEHOCKEYSKATEDOWN I agree. It's not about a 1 for 1 win on a trade, but about freeing up cap space and building a TEAM and not just a core.

If he takes that much of a discount on his next contract ill be Shocked!

He's asking for no less than 10 mill/ yr. and I will guess that his agent will want him to push for more. The thought of getting him at 8 mill/ yr. is a pipe dream at best.

@@GospelTestimony anyone that pays that much is crazy useless playoff hockey player to small.. marner only cares about the cash....

I agree and you know him and Berube will clash. Berube has been known to call out his players when they play soft too

I agree, its hard to say, but its time to move on from Marner. They could get a lot back for him now that could help in a lot of different areas

@@THEHOCKEYSKATEDOWN ive been a Leaf fan since 78 and all i see with Marner he chickens out in games 5 - 6 - 7 all the time all those play off point are gained in 1 game having like 4 points but in 5-6-7 nothing at all, time for a change cant wait til Tavares contract expires next summer and sign him for 4 mil to play on the 3rd line he played great in that position this year

I know I agree, and Domi faired well in his absence but is no Marner in terms of offense. Its a tough call, and I think Marner will have a huge year offensively. Its more money poured into offense that dries out come playoff time and if some of the packages being mentioned are on the right path it could help other areas and maybe dip into free agency as some more cap space will be available

You can’t force Marner out. He has to make the decision. So this idea that the Leafs will be a less desirable location holds no weight. The only way the Leafs can trade him is if MARNER lifts his NMC himself. The Leafs don’t have much sway except to explain to him the fans are demanding change and if it’s status quo it’s going to potentially get ugly. You can also tell him there’s no extension coming so if he wants a max 8 year deal elsewhere as opposed to 7 years he can make more money on his next deal if he takes a trade. It’s up to Mitch but I really think it’s time he moves on for his own sake. Yes it’s his contract year next year technically but he can get that contract starting on July 1st this year without having to prove anymore. His agent can squeeze the acquiring team for max dollar cause any team willing to shell out assets is likely willing to pay even more for his services. As for Matthews he’ll definitely see a dip in production but so be it. Not like his regular season scoring translates in the playoffs anyways. It’s much worse to run it back and tinker around the core again. It’s a waste of everyone’s time. We’ve seen enough.

The Leaf fans need yo run him out of town. He won't leave on his own. Stays for the money only.