Nearly two years ago, the Leafs lost leverage in the Mitch Marner contract situation and set the stage for Mikko Rantanen deadline talks.

There were a number of huge trades throughout the NHL at the trade deadline, but none of them involved Toronto Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner who is scheduled to be a free agent July 1. Prior to the deadline,

NHL insider David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period revealed that Mitch Marner of the Toronto Maple Leafs is looking for at least $104 million.