All indications seem to point to the fact that the Toronto Maple Leafs will be going into next season with Mitch Marner on the roster. This may come as a surprise to many Leafs fans considering the fact that the superstar winger has been involved in just about every trade rumor surrounding the Leafs this summer. After all, Marner is coming off the worst playoffs performance of his career and he is entering a contract year next season. That being said, Berube is speaking about Marner as if he is a lock to be on the team come opening night.
However, other fans have taken this as another sign that the team is planning on re-signing him. To be fair, if Marner is still on the team come opening night, then an extension may very well be the move that makes the most sense for the team.
NHL insider Kevin Weeks reported yesterday at the draft that Marner will certainly be on the team for opening night. This could be the nail in the coffin for those Marner trade rumors. Furthermore, it could be an indication that they really are planning on extending him. After all, it won't make sense to trade him if the team is in a playoff position at the deadline, as well all expect.
