Maple Leafs Mock Trade Lands Toronto 3  Utah For Mitch Marner

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ Mitch Marner has been a frequent subject of trade speculation this season, with websites like PuckPedia offering tools such as PuckGM for users to create their own trade scenarios.

In one notable hypothetical trade, Marner would be sent to Utah in exchange for three impactful players. Utah would receive Marner, a skilled forward who could boost their offense, along with promising defenseman Liljegren and prospect Niemala, who is expected to join the NHL ranks soon.

Maple Leafs Get:

• Clayton Keller
• Dylan Guenther
• Juuso Valimaki

Utah Get:

• Mitch Marner
• Timothy Liljegren
• Topi Niemala

Keller has Been Linked to Toronto

In return, the Maple Leafs would acquire Keller, a popular trade target known for his friendship with Auston Matthews and his offensive contributions. Keller, who tallied 76 points last season, plays a similar style to Marner but at a lower cost. Additionally, Toronto would receive Guenther, a former first-round pick with potential, and Valimaki, who would replace Liljegren on the defensive end.

Maple Leafs May Opt to Not Move Marner

This trade scenario is viewed as realistic and plausible given Marner’s contract situation and the Maple Leafs’ potential need to make adjustments to their roster. Despite the ongoing trade rumors, NHL insider Ryan Dixon has indicated that Marner is likely to begin the upcoming season with Toronto, as he holds a no-move clause in his contract.

As for Keller, he has been linked to Toronto in trade discussions due to his existing connections within the team, although he expressed contentment with his current situation with Arizona.

Cole Shelton, who covers NHL topics for Heavy.com, has extensively reported on these developments and player dynamics within the league.