Maple Leafs Rumors: Mitch Marner Shuts Down Contract Questions

Thursday, September 19, 2024

As the Toronto Maple Leafs opened training camp, Mitch Marner made it clear that his contract situation would not be up for discussion. 

The 27-year-old winger, entering the final season of his six-year, $65.4 million deal, swiftly shut down any speculation about his future. 

"I'm not here to talk about that. I'm here to talk about the season," Marner stated, emphasizing that his focus is on helping the team succeed rather than engaging in contract talks. 

With unrestricted free agency looming next summer, the uncertainty surrounding his future has become a hot topic, but Marner has consistently downplayed any distractions.

Despite his public silence, behind-the-scenes negotiations between Marner's agent, Darren Ferris, and Leafs GM Brad Treliving are ongoing. 

Both sides have agreed to keep discussions private, with Treliving reiterating that they will handle things “behind closed doors.” 

The lack of public urgency has only fueled speculation, but Treliving and Marner seem comfortable with letting the season unfold before addressing the star winger’s next contract. 

Marner, meanwhile, has focused on his connection to the city, saying, "It's my home. It's the place I've grown up," making it clear that his commitment to the Leafs remains strong.

Marner’s stance mirrors the approach taken during his last contract negotiation in 2019, which stretched into training camp. 

His agent, Ferris, is known for ensuring his clients get the best deal, and while Marner’s desire to stay in Toronto is evident, the uncertainty of his contract status will continue to linger throughout the season. 

For now, Marner seems set on the immediate task at hand: "I'm just going to focus on playing hockey and trying to help this team win games."

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