The ideal Mitch Marner trade for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Vegas Golden Knights?

Is that possible? Trade proposal that puts a stop to all trade proposals? This is what a potential Mitch Marner trade between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Vegas Golden Knights may look like.

Rumors of a Mitch Marner deal have been flying in a sea. While some have been excellent, some haven’t been so great. The Toronto Maple Leafs would wish to put a stop to this larger speculation. Their lack of cap space is the issue that keeps them from taking significant action.

That’s life when your future movements cost you only $1,275,333. The Vegas Golden Knights, who are saddled with a tab of -$3,639,983 (sans LTIR), are all too familiar with this idea. That will make it extremely difficult for both parties to finalize a deal, especially one that gives Marner a long-term contract.

But don’t worry, my dear reader! A trade proposition exists that might benefit both parties. Whether adding blue-liners or acquiring the much-needed superstar, this plan might assist both sides in addressing their most pressing demands. Therefore, everyone should be delighted and the two teams engaged should be satisfied with this…

…or not. These days, you can’t win over everyone with your opinion. Some detractors are going to take offense at what you’ve done. Embracing it as a normal aspect of conversation and debate is the best course of action. Keep in mind that once something is public, it’s history. After all, everyone has the right to express their opinions. Let’s still look at the trade proposition that outperforms all others.

The Vegas Golden Knights trade Shea Theodore and Brayden McNabb to the Toronto Maple Leafs for Mitch Marner

The Toronto Maple Leafs could use some good defensemen to fill their blue-line units. Shea Theodore might not be the most apt defensively. However, he’s a great complimentary piece offensively and excels on the power play. He also has a $5.2 million cap hit, which would be reasonable for Toronto in a swap.

However, that’s not enough since Mitch Marner is a $10.903 million cap hit. Theodore’s contract wouldn’t even cover half of the salary unless there was retention. Therefore, another defenseman would suffice. Enter Brayden McNabb, who carries a cap hit of $2.85 million. The Maple Leafs get a shot-blocking blue-liner that’s great on the forecheck.

But, wait! There’s more!

There’s still $2.853 million of cap space to cover for the Golden Knights. There’s no way this could possibly work unless they have another team retain salary. Luckily, that’s Kelly McCrimmon’s specialty, for he’s developed a reputation for working such stipulations into these deals. Look at how he worked the Noah Hanifin trade, where the Philadelphia Flyers retained a quarter of the salary and the Calgary Flames retained half.

Thus, a group that can pay the expenses must exist. Given that the Flames have $19,199,166 in cap space, let’s have them pay the remaining amount. All things considered, the trade should appease supporters seeking a top-line addition to complement Jack Eichel. Now, this will have terrible repercussions, like losing Eichel for sure. But since there is still room for disagreement, significant decisions must be taken.