Darren Dreger says Mitch Marner seems more and more prone to check free company this summer time slightly than signal an extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Whereas showing on First Up, Dreger famous that each side appear to be beneath the impression that Marner will go to market and the workforce will attempt to make their Stanley Cup push with the participant, no matter whether or not a deal is signed.
Whereas Marner might nonetheless signal with the Leafs in the summertime, Dreger instructed Toronto was dedicated to retaining its core gamers beneath an “all-in” philosophy. That call might result in the group wanting Marner to decide earlier than they both lose Marner for no return in the summertime or go in one other course with somebody who’s extra purchased in.
It was additionally stated that normal supervisor Brad Treliving has been affected person, permitting Marner to give attention to his recreation. That philosophy has labored and Marner’s had an ideal yr. Nevertheless, at what level do the Leafs begin to lose persistence? As Marner’s agent, Darren Ferris has a historical past of steering prime shoppers to free company to gauge their full market worth, Dreger questioned if Treliving may go across the agent in a single final pitch to his participant.
Dreger instructed the Leafs put somewhat stress on the participant or the agent. On the very least, attempt to get readability on Marner’s intentions. If it looks as if the Leafs aren’t in Marner’s plans, maybe the workforce fills holes on the deadline and goes after one other huge fish within the offseason.
Ought to the Maple Leafs Press Marner for a Determination?
Dreger stated the issue with ready is that different prime free brokers may have a look at the Maple Leafs, after which the door probably closes for Marner. He’s additionally received a household, beginning with the announcement that Marner and his spouse expect. How will that have an effect on his decision-making? These are all issues the Leafs would similar to to have a deal with on, even when they don’t want a solution at present.
Treliving has the authority to both negotiate immediately with Marner (which doesn’t all the time go over nicely with brokers) or stress Ferris (Marner’s agent) for a solution. It’s not clear he’ll do both, however there is perhaps a purpose to contemplate it.
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