NHL analyst JD Bunkis believes the star winger is likely to leave in free agency, given everything that has percolated from the Maple Leafs environment during the past few weeks and months. Bunkis appeared on Sportsnet's "Leafs Talk" show on Sunday and said that, in his eyes, the situation is "leaning" toward a Marner exit from Toronto next summer.

NHL Insider Jame Mirtle dropped a bombshell regarding Mitch Marner and the Maple Leafs, stating the two are getting close to an extension. With questions around Mitch Marner and whether or not he's going to re-sign with the Maple Leafs,

NHL insider David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period revealed that Mitch Marner of the Toronto Maple Leafs is looking for at least $104 million.