Following the blockbuster Mitch Marner trade with Auston Matthews’ Toronto Maple Leafs, the Vegas Golden Knights have initiated extension talks with key star center, aiming to cement their championship core.

Mitch Marner Cites Two Key Factors in Choosing Golden Knights over Maple Leafs originally appeared on Athlon Sports. While rumors spoke of former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner's preference to land in Vegas if he reached the open market, the superstar confirmed the veracity of those whispers on Tuesday.

NHL free agency has arrived, and that means teams around the league will be looking to make upgrades to their rosters for the 2025-26 season. Many teams have already taken care of business before July 1 by re-signing key players to extensions.