Golden Knights Acquire Mitch Marner in Sign-and-Trade

Mitch Marner adjusts his helmet against the Panthers. | John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

The Vegas Golden Knights appear to have added a star for years to come.

Longtime Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitch Marner has been traded to the Vegas Golden Knights, according to Monday afternoon reports from Darren Dreger of TSN and Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. Marner, 28, is said to have signed an eight-year deal with the Maple Leafs as part of the transaction.