NHL analyst Steve Dangle, during Saturday's episode of the "SDPN" podcast, predicted Marner would re-sign with the Maple Leafs on a humongous max-term, eight-year, $128 million deal, carrying an annual average value of $16 million.

Toronto Maple Leafs superstar forward Mitch Marner is predicted to sign a massive $128 million deal in free agency.

News that the NHL’s salary cap is set to rise significantly over the next three seasons brings some cap certainty for teams. It also brings confidence to NHL free agents looking to capitalize on record revenues.

The trade between the New York Rangers and Vancouver Canucks proves the Toronto Maple Leafs have no business in trading Mitch Marner given the poor return.

The Leafs are more top-heavy than just about every other team in the NHL this season. But how top-heavy is too top-heavy?

Speculation surrounding Mitch Marner’s future with the Toronto Maple Leafs continues and won't stop between now and the March 7 NHL trade deadline. That said, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman believes the star forward has no intention of waiving his no-trade clause before the season ends, thus blocking any potential deal from happening.

Mitch Marner had a goal and an assist, and Auston Matthews earned a pair of assists for the Maple Leafs (31-19-2), who opened a four-game road trip through the Pacific Division ahead of the break for the 4 Nations Face-Off. Woll made 45 saves.