TORONTO -- Mitch Marner was traded to the Vegas Golden Knights by the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday. The 28-year-old forward, who could have become an unrestricted free agent, signed an eight-year, $96 million contract with Toronto prior to the trade. It has an average annual value of $12 million.

Mitch Marner has officially left the Toronto Maple Leafs and joined the Vegas Golden Knights, citing the lack of playoff success as a key factor. The former “Core Four” member is embracing a fresh start in Vegas,

Golden Knights GM Explains Why Vegas Traded for Mitch Marner Early originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Vegas Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon didn’t want to wait for a bidding war when it came to acquiring Mitch Marner.