Mitch Marner is being closely monitored by the Carolina Hurricanes ahead of his imminent departure from the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2025–26 NHL season. However, an obstacle may stand in the way of that pursuit.

The Athletic's James Mirtle generated some buzz earlier this week, reporting the Toronto Maple Leafs and Vegas Golden Knights discussed a three-team blockbuster with the Carolina Hurricanes that would've sent Mitch Marner to Vegas before the March trade deadline.

The Detroit Red Wings are expected to be active in free agency this summer, and NHL insider Darren Dreger believes the franchise is aiming high. Detroit has missed the playoffs in nine consecutive seasons and is looking to break that postseason drought before it reaches double digits.

Auston Matthews could lose another teammate as negotiations with John Tavares remain unresolved, while the Toronto Maple Leafs prepare for Mitch Marner’s departure ahead of the 2025-26 NHL season.

A Canadian-based NHL team is emerging as a 'dark horse' contender to land Toronto Maple Leafs pending UFA forward Mitch Marner this summer on the open market, per analyst Jeff Marek.

The Hurricanes have interest in Mitch Marner with NHL free agency on the horizon, but also have their eyes elsewhere.

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner could head to the West Coast for the next stage of his professional career.