Mitch Marner's pending free agency has been a huge story in Toronto all season long, and now it appears as though he's set to try and cash in on the open market despite some speculation that he could look to stay with the only NHL team he's known thus far.

Appearing on TSN 1050’s "First Up" on Monday, Dreger suggested that Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving should bypass Marner’s agent, Darren Ferris, and speak directly to the player to push for a decision.

When his Canada teammates needed it the most, Mitch Marner set up the tournament-winning goal at the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, finding Connor McDavid for the winner. That goal sent Canada into a frenzy, helping the nation win the first hockey best-on-best tournament since 2016.

Mini-Mitch Marner is on the way. The Maple Leafs winger and alternate captain, already on top of the world for his role in Team Canada’s winning goal at last week’s 4 Nations Face-Off final, and wife Stephanie Lachance,

TSN's McKenzie, one of the most trustworthy NHL reporters, believes Marner's decision will drag into the summer, creating uncertainty for the Maple Leafs as they navigate contract

Veteran NHL insider Bob McKenzie believes Mitch Marner will explore free agency before deciding on his next contract, a scenario that could spell trouble for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

At least one National Hockey League insider appears to believe that the Toronto Maple Leafs and star forward Mitch Marner are headed for a split. On Sunday night, during the telecast of a game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Chicago Blackhawks,

Mitch Marner has returned to Toronto and is ready to use his 4 Nations Face-Off experience as a positive moving forward throughout this Maple Leafs’ season.