Following the team’s first game after the deadline, a 7-4 defeat at the hands of the Colorado Avalanche, Marner was asked directly about being a Maple Leafs player next season.

Amid all the rumors and speculation, twists and turns involving Toronto Maple Leafs forward, there is still a scenario in which nothing changes, and he stays put in Toronto. For that to happen, however,

The front office has already decided to make Marner a lifetime Leaf, and Marner has stated repeatedly he wants to remain in Toronto.