Golden Knights Make Big Mitch Marner Announcement on Tuesday
The Vegas Golden Knights were able to land star Mitch Marner from the Toronto Maple Leafs. Marner will now join the Golden Knights in their quest to win another Stanley Cup title.
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It was a sign-and-trade between the two teams, landing Vegas the biggest scheduled free agent this summer. But with the deal now finalized, the Golden Knights announced what number Marner would wear this season.
Vegas took to social media to announce the number. Marner will be wearing number 93 for the team going forward.
Marner joining the Golden Knights was heavily expected throughout the process, but the two sides had to work through a deal to get things done. Marner was almost traded to Vegas at the trade deadline last season, but the talks fell through.
Now, Vegas adds one of the better scoring forwards in the NHL, and they have beefed up the roster. Marner will bring both scoring and playmaking abilities to the roster, and the Golden Knights should be seen as one of the favorites to win it all next season.
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner (16) adjusts his helmet after a play against the Florida Panthers during the first period of game seven of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at... John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
"Leaving isn't easy," Marner posted on Instagram. "This city is where I grew up, where I fell in love with hockey, and where I've had the incredible honour of living out my childhood dream. Wearing the Maple Leaf on my chest wasn't just about playing for a team, it was about representing my home."
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Marner will now get ready for his new team and seems to be excited about the next chapter of his career. The star is still fairly young and has a lot of hockey left in him moving forward.
Related: Mitch Marner Breaks Silence After Leaving Maple Leafs
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
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