Jonas Siegel of The Athletic: Mitch Marner contract talk presents as a contentious topic. Marner possesses much leverage tallying 94 points last season and an expectation of even high next year. Kyle Dubas knows this and playmakers like him are rare. Marner established himself as an elite penalty killer and played over 20 minutes a night.
Mitch Marner turns just 22 next week and this is priority one for the Toronto Maple Leafs. The expectation is a deal gets done but is a matter of the term and dollars.
Then, there is Mike Babcock.