Trade to materalize: The Rangers and Maple Leafs trade talks heat up
There are rumors of a potential trade materializing between the New York Rangers and Toronto Maple Leafs.
The trade could see Mitch Marner, donning a different kind of Blueshirt,, in exchange for Alexis Lafreniere and Captain Jacob Trouba.
Could this be a result of contractual issues, between the Rangers, and Trouba?
The Leafs experienced serious defensive deficiencies this past season and are looking to shore up the blueline, of which Jacob Trouba could be a huge help. With John Klingberg on LTIR, the Maple Leafs have to reshape the blueline, in a physical, dominating presence which it lacked in 2023-2024.
Trouba would also save the team $2.8 Million on the salary cap, compared to Marner's $10.9 Million AAV deal.
Alexis Lafreniere, a 1st round pick in the 2020 NHL Draft hasn't exactly lived up to the hype in New York. This trade could offer him a fresh start in Toronto, and with a $2.3 Million AAV cap hit, could end up saving Brad Treliving $500K in cap space.
Since the 1st week of free agency has come to a close, will bigger trades such as this one materialize?
Will the Rangers score a 95-point winger in Marner?
Source: Hockey Patrol
Potential trade materialising sending Mitch Marner to the New York Rangers
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