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.

You're going to hear about Marner quite a bit between now and July 1 if he hasn't re-signed with the Maple Leafs by then.

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ attempt to trade Mitch Marner at the deadline has left the star winger at a crossroads, with free agency looming and no contract extension signed. With his deal set to expire after next season and no extension in place,

Toronto Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner hasn't engaged in any contract extension discussions ahead of free agency this summer.

The front office has already decided to make Marner a lifetime Leaf, and Marner has stated repeatedly he wants to remain in Toronto.

The future of Toronto Maple Leafs winger Mitch Marner remains a hot topic, and NHL analyst Paul Bissonnette recently became the latest one to offer a bold projection for what he might earn through his next deal.

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

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.

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.