Toronto Maple Leafs receive massive trade offer for star forward Mitch Marner

While most of the chaos of this summer has died down, speculation continues to swirl around the futures of Mitch Marner in Toronto and Martin Necas of the Carolina Hurricanes. Both could potentially be traded before the 2024/25 season begins, and now, speculation has revealed that Carolina have levied a major offer for Marner.

Reportedly Necas is asking for upwards of $9 million AAV on a long-term deal, but given his overall lack of production compared to expectations, it makes sense that they don't want to give him the deal. With John Tavares potentially leaving as a free agent in the summer of 2025, a trade to find a young center could be the move that the future of the Maple Leafs need, but with Marner's No-Trade Clause, he controls his fate still.

As for Marner, the same report has revealed that he's looking for $13 million annually on his next deal, and given the way he's performed in the playoffs, it may be this asking price that forces Brad Treliving's hand.

It's unclear how far discussions have gone between these two parties, but with both looking to move their key players, a deal could certainly be made.

Source: Daily Hockey Dose
Hurricanes reportedly send massive offer to Leafs for Mitch Marner