According to at least two analysts, there has been progress in the contract negotiations between restricted free agent Mitch Marner and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Sportsnet's Chris Johnston is reporting that the two sides are continuing to talk, and things appear to be going well.
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Meanwhile, TSN's Darren Dreger reports that something could get done as early as this week, but cautions that if talks stall, things may take much longer.
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During a news conference Thursday, Toronto GM Kyle Dubas stated that he would have nothing further to say on the matter until a resolution is reached one way or the other. It is rumuored that Marner turned down a deal worth $11 million per season for six to eight years, preferring a shorter term that allows him to renew his contract sooner. There is also speculation that Marner wants a higher salary in the final year of his contract if he is still an RFA at the end, as qualifying offers need to be larger than what RFAs earn in the final year of their deals.
