The Maple Leafs have yet to agree to a contract extension with Mitch Marner, who can become an UFA this summer - but are they making the right move? Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner can become one of the highest profile free agents available on the open market on July 1 due to the Leafs and him not yet coming to any serious negotiations.

You're going to hear about Marner quite a bit between now and July 1 if he hasn't re-signed with the Maple Leafs by then.

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner (16) looks on playing with Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off. If Marner feels disrespected, he could choose to test free agency in 2025 and leave Toronto behind.

Toronto Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner hasn't engaged in any contract extension discussions ahead of free agency this summer.

The front office has already decided to make Marner a lifetime Leaf, and Marner has stated repeatedly he wants to remain in Toronto.

The future of Toronto Maple Leafs winger Mitch Marner remains a hot topic, and NHL analyst Paul Bissonnette recently became the latest one to offer a bold projection for what he might earn through his next deal.

With his six-year, $65.41 million contract set to expire on July 1, Marner has avoided in-season extension talks, despite the Maple Leafs reportedly approaching his camp for discussions, as Colaiacovo himself reported in the same podcast episode.

The Maple Leafs salvage their western road trip with a gritty 4-3 shootout win in Utah. Albert Vartanian breaks down the game.

Mitch Marner's future with the Toronto Maple Leafs and what to make of the Carolina Hurricanes are topics that draw interesting discussion and lively debate when NHL.com staff writer Mike Zeisberger is welcomed to this week's episode of the "NHL @TheRink" podcast.