
Marner bolts for Vegas, Demko and Boeser stay in Vancouver as NHL free agency opens
A star winger on the move. A star goaltender and sniper staying put.
NHL general managers were hard at work before the league’s free agency mad dash began Tuesday.
Mitch Marner inked an eight-year, US$96-million contract with the Maple Leafs before getting shipped to the Vegas Golden Knights in a sign-and-trade deal that ends his time in Toronto.
The 28-year-old, who grew up just north of the city, spent nine seasons with the Original Six franchise that included memorable moments — and plenty of heartache.