Insider Delivers Bold Prediction on Mitch Marner's Future with the Toronto Maple Leafs

It seems likely that Mitch Marner's goal is to sign an extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs, but it's all a matter of details the will impact if that re-signing ultimately gets done.

At the very least, Marner will get an increase on his current $10.9M contract signed in 2019, with the focus being on the number from both sides.

According to NHL writer Lyle Richardson, the cost of Marner may make re-signing Marner a challenge, but unless the demanded ask from his camp is too high, he will likely be back with the Toronto Maple Leafs long-term.

Depending on how much Mitch Marner wants, him returning to Toronto isn't a given depending on what's available to him in the open market.

Although Marner will likely make more than the $10.9M he's currently making, surely to pass the $11M mark, Marner will still have a major roadblock to get top dollar.

He almost surely will make under the $13.25M that Captain Auston Matthews is currently making in his deal.

Another impact in Marner's extension is the Dallas Stars deal for Mikko Rantanen in which he made $12M in a sign-and-trade.

Rantanen, who projects similarly stats wise to Marner and is the same age, makes clear that Marner has a tough time asking for something in the range of $13M+, although free agency is a much more competitive market than the trade deadline.

Likely to make more than William Nylander at $11.5M yearly , but less than Matthews $13.25M, it seems Marner's contract range is around the $12-12.5M mark, perhaps up to $13M.

More likely, Marner should make around $12.5-13M as a free agent, but if he wants to take a discount, perhaps that 12-12.5M range could be more likely.

Mitch Marner appears willing to be friendly in contract negotiations, but will also be looking for a contract that rivals some of the league's best, with very clear comparables for his potential worth.