Mitch Marner has the Florida Panthers 'high on his list,' says insider but can they afford him?
The Mitch Marner trade talk just got a juicy update, and it's straight from the insiders. While fans are still unsure if the Leafs will break up their core, James Mirtle has revealed that the Florida Panthers are sitting high on Marner's wishlist.
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Yup, you read that right. But before Panthers fans get too excited, there's one massive catch: money. And it might be a dealbreaker.
Insider James Mirtle reveals Panthers are on Mitch Marner's preferred list if he's traded
NHL insider James Mirtle shared that Mitch Marner is eyeing Florida as a potential landing spot if he ends up leaving Toronto.
'He's got the Panthers high on his list,'
Mirtle said, hinting that the Leafs star is intrigued by the Stanley Cup finalists.
And honestly, who wouldn't be? The Panthers have a young, aggressive core, a coaching staff that knows how to win, and… yeah, the beach doesn't hurt either.
Add in Florida's tax situation, and you've got one of the most attractive NHL destinations out there.
Florida sounds like a dream move, but the cap might kill the fantasy
Here's where the situation gets tricky. Mirtle didn't stop at the wishlist, he made it clear that the Panthers might not even be able to afford Marner.
With their current salary structure, Florida would need to clear major cap space to bring in a player making over $10 million. That likely means parting with a top-six player and/or picks, and even then, it'd be a tight squeeze.
And let's be real, Toronto won't just give him away. Any trade would require real assets in return.
So, while the fit looks perfect on paper, the financials could turn this into a fantasy rather than a real possibility.
Timing matters: Marner's no-move clause changes everything
Another reason this buzz is so big? Time's running out. Marner's no-move clause kicks in July 1, which means if the Leafs want to trade him without his full approval, they need to act fast.
Toronto hasn't confirmed if they're shopping him, but after another playoff exit, change seems inevitable. If Marner's truly open to leaving and Florida's his pick, it's now or never.
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