Major trade between Montreal and Toronto: Journalist opens up on the possibility
Trege Wilson just made a notable statement involving a trade between the Montreal Canadiens and the Toronto Maple Leafs for Mitch Marner.
It's absolutely no secret, but we know that General Manager Kent Hughes is very active on the phone, trying to acquire a young top-6 forward.
Names like Martin Necas, Trevor Zegras, Patrik Laine, and Rutger McGroarty have been circulating widely, but journalist Wilson (THW) has indeed raised an intriguing possibility.
A Trade Between the Canadiens and Maple Leafs Involving Mitch Marner
Let's recall that a few weeks ago, very reputable journalists suggested that Mitch Marner "most likely played his last game in a Toronto uniform."
Yet, as of the time of writing, at the end of July, Mitch Marner is still a Leafs player.
We know that Brad Treliving (Maple Leafs GM) and Kent Hughes seem to get along very well on the trade market, having already completed a few big trades together when Treliving was the GM of the Calgary Flames.
Is such a major trade really possible between two rivals like Montreal and Toronto?
In any case, Trege Wilson seems to believe it's a possibility.
It would be huge, but let's wait and see. It's still a very bold prediction, even though Marner represents exactly what the Montreal Canadiens are currently looking for.
Everyone expects the Canadiens to trade for a Patrik Laine, Rutger McGroarty, Trevor Zegras, or Martin Necas; at least, those are the best players who would go to Montreal.
The Habs have assets that can help them acquire high-level talent, with an abundance of young defensemen, a solid pool of goaltending prospects, and seven draft picks in the first three rounds of the 2025 draft.
They also have the necessary cap space to take on a bad contract if that's what's needed to get the player they want. The Toronto Maple Leafs have a player capable of accumulating points and producing."
- The Hockey Writers
He adds that the Canadiens need a good forward, while the Maple Leafs need cap space, which could justify a Marner trade to Montreal according to him.
We know that the Maple Leafs love Arber Xhekaj, but it will take a lot more than the Sheriff to get Marner.
Let's remember that Mitch Marner makes nearly 11 million dollars a year until 2025.
He has amassed 85, 99, and 97 points over the last three seasons, and he has produced at rates of 101, 101, 110, and 100 points over the past four seasons.
And you, what kind of offer would you make to Brad Treliving to acquire Mitch Marner?
Source: The Hockey Writers
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Would you trade Arber Xhekaj, Quentin Miller, Owen Beck, and a 1st-round pick for Mitch Marner? | ||
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