Insider reveals projected return in a Mitch Marner trade
There have been major rumours surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs and Mitch Marner, but now we know what the potential return would look like.
Whether the Toronto Maple Leafs decide to trade Mitch Marner, this summer remains to be seen, but that doesn't stop insiders from speculating on what a potential return would be, and we finally know what kind of haul the Leafs could get for Marner.
According to former NHLer turned studio analyst Stu Grimson, the return for Marner would be huge, but they'd also be looking for one type of player to come back as part of the trade.
It'll be a haul. I got to believe there'll be a solid, established impact NHL player as part of the mix and perhaps a mix of picks and prospects... But it should be a rich return without question
The Maple Leafs have attempted to address their lack of grittiness in their lineup before, but that has ultimately failed when it mattered most.
If Marner is to be traded at any point, you'd have to think they go after a player who can not only provide some offensive punch, but also has no issues consistently getting under their opponents skin.
When a trade like that comes along, you almost have to do it whether or not the picks and prospects come with it because there will come a point where the possibility of Marner playing out next season and walking away in Free Agency becomes more and more likely. The Leafs cannot allow that to happen.
Source - Maple Leafs Daily
Expected trade return for Mitch Marner now known, thanks to NHL analyst
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