NHL Rumor: Mitch Marner could join Golden Knights or Kings soon

Big news may be coming soon in the NHL. Toronto Maple Leafs star forward Mitch Marner could be looking at a major move this summer. While no trade has been made yet, new reports suggest that Marner is considering a few teams. Fans are now wondering what this means for his future in Toronto. The buzz is growing day by day.


Mitch Marner is looking at new teams including Vegas and Los Angeles

On May 31, 2025, NHL insider Dave Pagnotta shared an important update about Mitch Marner on The Fourth Period. He reported that Marner has made a list of seven or eight teams that he would be willing to join if the Maple Leafs decide to trade him. The two top teams on this list are the Vegas Golden Knights and the Los Angeles Kings.

Dave Pagnotta: Mitch Marner has a list of 7 or 8 teams he's looking at, including Vegas and Los Angeles. San Jose, Columbus and Anaheim are preparing big offers as well - The Fourth Period

— NHL Rumour Report (@NHLRumourReport) June 1, 2025

According to Pagnotta, “Marner has his eye on some strong markets, and both Vegas and LA are near the top.” He mentioned that these cities offer big fan bases, great team structure, and the kind of spotlight Marner may enjoy.

Marner has one year left on his current contract with Toronto. He also holds a no-movement clause, which means the team needs his approval before any trade. His cap hit is $10.9 million, which makes things tricky, but many clubs are still interested.


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San Jose Sharks, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Anaheim Ducks are preparing large offers
Besides the two top teams Marner prefers, other teams are also getting ready. The San Jose Sharks, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Anaheim Ducks are planning to make serious offers, according to The Fourth Period on May 31, 2025. These teams may not be title contenders right now, but they have young talent and cap space.

San Jose is believed to be very active. A team source told the site, “We’re watching the Marner situation closely. He could help us rebuild fast.” Anaheim also has the budget and future draft picks to make a big deal work.

The Columbus Blue Jackets are reportedly thinking of adding veterans to guide their younger players. Marner’s experience could be valuable in that setup. “He’s still young, but he has the skill and leadership we need,” one Eastern Conference executive told The Fourth Period.

For now, Mitch Marner is still with the Maple Leafs. But based on these new talks, the coming weeks could bring big changes. Stay tuned as teams line up with interest and offers.