The Maple Leafs have yet to agree to a contract extension with Mitch Marner, who can become an UFA this summer - but are they making the right move? Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner can become one of the highest profile free agents available on the open market on July 1 due to the Leafs and him not yet coming to any serious negotiations.

NHL insider David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period revealed that Mitch Marner of the Toronto Maple Leafs is looking for at least $104 million.

With his six-year, $65.41 million contract set to expire on July 1, Marner has avoided in-season extension talks, despite the Maple Leafs reportedly approaching his camp for discussions, as Colaiacovo himself reported in the same podcast episode.

Here's why: Marner is finishing up the final year of a 6-year, $65.4 million contract with the Leafs. The right wing will be a free agent July 1, and he ranks as the best player who will be available once teams are allowed to start bidding on the league's most talented players.

NHL analyst Carlo Colaiacovo says Mitch Marner wants to be the highest-paid player on the Toronto Maple Leafs roster. The post Analyst Claims Mitch Marner Wants to be ‘Highest-Paid’ Maple Leafs Player appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Nearly two years ago, the Leafs lost leverage in the Mitch Marner contract situation and set the stage for Mikko Rantanen deadline talks.

NHL analyst JD Bunkis of Sportsnet predicts Toronto Maple Leafs star forward Mitch Marner will be leaving the team in free agency.

The Maple Leafs salvage their western road trip with a gritty 4-3 shootout win in Utah. Albert Vartanian breaks down the game.

Mitch Marner's future with the Toronto Maple Leafs and what to make of the Carolina Hurricanes are topics that draw interesting discussion and lively debate when NHL.com staff writer Mike Zeisberger is welcomed to this week's episode of the "NHL @TheRink" podcast.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are hoping to finally reach the Promised Land this season and end their Stanley Cup curse. With a roster loaded full of stars, this team has every chance to make a deep playoff run.