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

Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner declined a trade that included Mikko Rantanen at the NHL trade deadline and gave his reaction.

Brad Treliving appeared in Salt Lake City on Sunday afternoon to smooth the waters. Publicly, at least, as it pertains to the Maple Leafs and Mitch Marner. The Leafs’ general manager held a brief media availability following the club’s practice at the Utah Olympic Oval.