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Karl Rasmussen

Mitch Marner Explains Decision to Join Golden Knights After Maple Leafs Exit

Mitch Marner during his introductory press conference with the Vegas Golden Knights. | Screenshot via Golden Knights on X

Mitch Marner was officially introduced as a member of the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday following the sign-and-trade deal that brought him to town from the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Marner was set to hit unrestricted free agency for the first time in his career after his contract with the Maple Leafs expired on June 30. Rather than hit the open market, he was dealt to Vegas in exchange for Nic Roy and proceeded to sign an eight-year contract worth $12 million per season.

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