Mitch Marner is in the final year of his contract with the Leafs. That said, he’ll be free as a bird next summer if he doesn’t come to an agreement with Brad Treliving (GM) on the terms of a new deal by then.

There's no place like home for Mitch Marner.Following a summer full of trade speculation that ultimately amounted to nothing, the Thornhill, Ontario, native is adamant that he wants to stick with the Toronto Maple Leafs for the long haul.

Marner's regular-season performances make him worthy of being a lifetime Leaf. But the team should see playoff success before committing.