The Maple Leafs GM said he is "aligned” with Marner amid the latest speculation about the star winger's future in Toronto.

Before the Carolina Hurricanes traded Mikko Rantanen to the Dallas Stars, they apparently had conversations with the Toronto Maple Leafs surrounding winger Mitch Marner.

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner addressed trade rumors for the first time following the deadline, responding to reports that the franchise considered dealing him to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for Mikko Rantanen.

DENVER — Mitch Marner addressed reports the Toronto Maple Leafs asked the star winger to waive his no-movement clause and accept a trade to the Carolina Hurricanes, indicating he wasn’t surprised and that he “had a feeling something might happen.”

Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner could've gone to the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday ahead of the NHL's trade deadline. According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, the Hurricanes "initially asked" for Marner in return for the Rantanen, and although Toronto considered it, they'd rather try to sign Marner long-term.

Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman on the Mitch Marner situation in Toronto, what happened with the Carolina Hurricanes and how things could play out. Ron MacLean: “Mitchell Marner.”

Mitch Marner tried his best to stick to the script when facing questions about his future with the Maple Leafs Saturday night.

According to Colaiacovo, the Leafs never pursued trading Marner until Carolina’s inquiry, at which point they informed him about the trade talks — leading to reports that Marner was asked to waive his no-move clause.

Mikko Rantanen is a member of the Stars. The Hurricanes went after him (possibly due to a misunderstanding) with the goal of signing him long-term in January, but a few weeks later, he’s in Dallas. The value is good for the

After the conclusion of a wild end to the NHL Trade Deadline season, one of the more notable discussions surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs is the contract situation surrounding star forward Mitch Marner.

Mitch Marner is a great young player. Marner has also long been a cornerstone of the Toronto Maple Leafs. This season, he’s on track for a career year where he’ll likely score more than 100 points.