Toronto Maple Leafs Reject $100 Million Offer for Mitch Marner, Eye Offseason Re-Signing
The Toronto Maple Leafs have reportedly turned down a staggering $100 million free agency proposal for star forward Mitch Marner, reaffirming their intent to retain the high-scoring winger this offseason.
According to multiple sources close to the organization, the Leafs front office rejected a projected seven-year, $92.5 million offer from the Montreal Canadiens, a long-time rival of Toronto. The proposed deal would have made Marner one of the highest-paid players in NHL history, averaging $13.25 million per season.
Despite Marner officially entering unrestricted free agency on July 1, Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving is said to be committed to keeping the 27-year-old in Toronto and has made it clear that re-signing him remains a top offseason priority.
“There are very few players in this league who consistently produce at the level Mitch does,” a Leafs front office source told The Hockey Tribune. “We’ve been in constant dialogue with his camp. The focus is on working out a deal that makes sense for both sides. We’re not giving up on Mitch.”
The decision to turn down a massive offer from a bitter divisional rival underscores Toronto’s belief in Marner’s importance to their future. The winger just wrapped up a productive 2024–25 season, registering 27 goals and 75 assists for a career-high 102 points in 81 games.
Marner’s name has dominated free agency headlines in recent weeks. As one of the NHL’s top offensive talents, his services have attracted significant interest across the league. The Canadiens were rumored to be frontrunners in the race to sign him, with speculation mounting that he could form a lethal top line alongside Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki in Montreal.
But according to NHL insider Frank Seravalli, the Maple Leafs are prepared to match — or come close to — any market value Marner may command.
“With the cap going up and his ability to drive offense, Marner is in line for a massive deal,” Seravalli said. “There’s a world where he could hit $14 million AAV, especially if he tests the open market. But the Leafs are not willing to lose him without a serious fight.”
Still, questions linger about whether Marner’s underwhelming playoff performances will affect negotiations. Toronto failed to advance past the first round once again, and critics have pointed to Marner’s lack of postseason impact as a concern.
Despite the noise, Marner has remained tight-lipped on his future.
“No decision’s been made,” he said in a recent media scrum. “Toronto is home. I love it here. But obviously, there’s a lot to figure out.”
According to Sportsnet’s Chris Johnston, Marner’s future remains fluid, but the Maple Leafs are determined to avoid losing him for nothing.
“They understand what they’re up against,” Johnston said. “But the Leafs still believe there’s a path to keep Marner in Toronto. Rejecting a $100 million proposal? That tells you how serious they are.”
With the offseason officially underway, all eyes will remain on Marner and the Leafs as one of the biggest contract sagas of the summer continues to unfold.
