For months now, the whispers about a potential Mitch Marner deal have not subsided, with the likes of Utah, Nashville and many others all linked to the star forward. Perhaps the most surprising of all was the link to the Predators, and while many didn't believe it, former Toronto Maple Leaf Ryan O'Reilly has seemingly confirmed the shock report.
With Craig Berube expressing his interest in coaching Mitch Marner, there's a chance that he's no longer available for trade, but with his pending free agency, the team would be wise to listen to offers. With Marner expected to explore free agency in 2025, there's a chance that O'Reilly and Marner could be teammates again, but for now, any chatter of a move to send No. 16 to Nashville should be considered dead.