John Tavares Keeps 'Realistic' Mindset on Mitch Marner-Maple Leafs Situation originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Now that the Toronto Maple Leafs have locked John Tavares in for another four years, all eyes have shifted to fellow forward Mitch Marner, who is set to hit the free-agent market on July 1.

The Maple Leafs are seen as a frontrunner to sign Brock Boeser after his $20 million contract with the Vancouver Canucks came to an end.

TORONTO — Brad Treliving confirmed the anticipated on Thursday morning, stating that he expects Toronto Maple Leafs star and pending unrestricted free agent Mitch Marner to test free agency. “Unless there’s a significant change here, I would anticipate that he’s going to hit the market,” the Leafs GM said in a media availability.