Toronto Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner is expected to be the hottest name on the open market this summer. Marner is projected to receive a massive payday in free agency, and this could see a bidding war ensue for his services.
But due to the high price tag that he will command, there may only be a few teams that are truly serious in the pursuit. Marner can check a lot of boxes for interested teams, but only one will be able to win the sweepstakes.
Notably, a three-time Stanley Cup champion just absolutely blasted the notion that Marner should reset the market.
According to NHL insider James Mirtle of The Athletic, there may be four teams that could have an upper hand in the free agency. The Anaheim Ducks, Chicago Blackhawks, San Jose Sharks and Utah Mammoth are expected to offer Marner the highest bids.
