The conversation around Marner’s situation has drawn comparisons to Mikko Rantanen’s recent trade from the Colorado Avalanche this past weekend. Both star forwards are in the

At this time of year, rumours take a life of their own. Check out the latest involving the Maple Leafs’ forward below:

NHL Rumors: The Carolina Hurricanes May Have the Appetite to Pay Big Money for Mikko Rantanen

NHL analyst Paul Bissonnette calls for the Toronto Maple Leafs to overpay for one star free agent to replace Mitch Marner.

If there is one trade that has shocked many, it is that of Mikko Rantanen. Seeing that the Colorado Avalanche received not only Martin Necas, but also Jack Drury, Taylor Hall, and a few draft picks must please the club.

A trade pitch has the Toronto Maple Leafs trading star forward Mitch Marner in a five-player deal with the Nashville Predators.

The blockbuster trade that sent Mikko Rantanen from the Colorado Avalanche to the Carolina Hurricanes has sparked discussions about Mitch Marner's future with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The Toronto Maple Leafs likely saw the deal stuck between the Colorado Avalanche and Carolina Hurricanes for Mikko Rantanen and asked themselves if they were playing their situation with Mitch Marner the right way.

Asked about the state of extension talks with not only Marner but John Tavares and pending RFA Matthew Knies earlier this month, Leafs GM Brad Treliving said, “Those are things that we always are looking at and talking about and rumbling around, but nothing to report right now.”

The Mikko Rantanen trade has fueled speculation about Mitch Marner's future with the Toronto Maple Leafs, but Marner's situation is not comparable to Rantanen.

According to NHL insider Frank Seravalli, who broke the Mikko Rantanen trade, the Hurricanes inquired on the status of Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner.

Here are three blockbuster Avalanche trade targets in the wake of the stunning Mikko Rantanen trade with the Hurricanes.