Mitch Marner sign-and-trade to Golden Knights gains steam; insider floats potential $48M contract

The Mitch Marner sweepstakes are officially heating up, and the Vegas Golden Knights appear firmly in the mix. With NHL free agency now just days away, speculation continues to swirl around Marner's future, especially after Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving all but confirmed the star winger is headed for the open market.

Latest reports suggest that Vegas are exploring a potential sign-and-trade for the Leafs forward, with a possible $48 million contract being floated as part of the framework. Noted NHL insider Bruce Garrioch reported that as the Maple Leafs have asked for Nicolas Roy and Nicolas Hague in return as part of the blockbuster deal.

Marner, 28, tallied 102 points last season and remains one of the most dynamic playmakers in the NHL. With Vegas looking to retool after a second-round playoff exit, all eyes are now on whether they can land another marquee name in the coming days.

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Edited by Shivayan Roy