Maple Leafs and Hurricanes working blockbuster trade: Marner and Necas involved
It's no secret that the Hurricanes have entertained trade talks for Martin Necas for quite some time now, and just about every team in the NHL has inquired.
On the other hand, since the playoffs ended, things have been going south for the Toronto Maple Leafs and their star winger Mitch Marner. Entering the last year of a very hefty deal, rumblings suggest that the Leafs may be more inclined to trade Marner rather than extend him, especially after they've re-signed Auston Matthews and William Nylander to a ton of money.
A recent report leaked intel that suggested the Hurricanes had been heavily pursuing the Leafs' 16. The belief is that Caroline is one of the teams that Marner would agree to waive his no-trade clause, and their management group has taken advantage of that. Sources close to both teams state that the Hurricanes made a legitimate trade offer to the Leafs, proposing what could be the NHL's most significant trade since the Flames and Panthers traded Matthew Tkachuk and Jonathan Huberdeau.
The offer notably included Marner going to Carolina for Necas and draft picks.
CAR is actively talking with Necas despite his displeasure with the team and the high asking price of 9M. #UtahHC, #Sabres, #FlyTogether, #NHLJets all in contact
The impact could be huge for both teams. The Canes have been looking to lock a game-breaking player like they had with Jake Guentzel. Marner could very much fill that role. Necas, on the other hand, is looking for an opportunity to play on the big stage and is reportedly looking to sign a $9M AAV deal, which would be a significant save from the Leafs' perspective, given that Marner commands a very hefty salary.
This could be one of the most significant transactions of the last decade, depending on the outcome and both team's trajectories. We'll monitor these rumours closely since this trade could change the NHL's face.
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