Things sour between Maple Leafs and Mitch Marner contract talks
Unlike recent deals of the likes of Auston Matthews and William Nylander, the Toronto organization wants Marner to meet them halfway on a team-friendly contract.
Nobody else is taking a discount. And now you're asking him [Marner] to take one again? It's nonsense, Ferris stated. Mitch already did them a favour on the entry-level deal he signed.According to Ferris, when Marner signed his entry-level deal, his camp was told it was team policy not to hand out schedule B bonuses to players. A year later, when Matthews signed his contract, the contract included them.
During a press conference on Tuesday, general manager Kyle Dubas stated that Marner would be with the franchise long-term. Ferris insists that Marner will get what he deserves and that the ball is in Toronto's court and they have to work with him.
Mitch will get what Mitch is due. But as far as the Maple Leafs, it's up to them how they value him. If it works out with them, it works out, Ferris stated. We'll see at the end of the year what their position is and whether they're motivated to sign Mitch or not. It's totally up to them.After the Matthews signing, the Toronto Maple Leafs have just over $16 million to sign Marner, Gardiner, Kapanen and Johnsson. Plus there's Ozhiganov, Hainsey, Ennis and Lindholm if they return next season.
What moves do you see the Maple Leafs making to be able to sign Mitch Marner to the contract he deserves?
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