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Maple Leafs’ trade proposal involves trading Mitch Marner for the Rangers’ captain.

With the free agent market nearly depleted two weeks into July, both the Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Rangers are looking to address their roster needs for the 2024-25 season.

The Rangers are in search of a top-line right winger to play alongside Chris Kreider and Mika Zibanejad, while the Maple Leafs need defensive depth but have an excess of forwards.

Interestingly, both teams might be considering trading players that could satisfy each other’s needs: Mitch Marner from the Maple Leafs and Jacob Trouba from the Rangers.

A proposed trade could see New York acquiring Marner, providing them with the forward they need, while Toronto would receive Trouba, a defenseman who could fit well in their second pairing.

**Trade Details:**

**Rangers receive:**
– Mitch Marner

**Maple Leafs receive:**
– Jacob Trouba

For this deal to occur, both players must agree, as Marner has a full no-move clause, and Trouba has a 15-team no-trade list that would need to exclude Toronto.

Both teams align well financially for this trade. The Leafs would gain $3.8 million in cap space, while the Rangers have enough room to cover the salary difference.

### Rangers Looking to Move Trouba

The Rangers had asked Trouba for his no-trade list ahead of free agency, and there were discussions of a potential deal with the Detroit Red Wings during the draft. However, Trouba blocked the trade by including Detroit on his no-trade list.

In the 2024 season, Trouba recorded 3 goals and 19 assists for 22 points in 69 games and added 1 goal and 6 assists in 16 playoff games. He has two years left on his seven-year, $56 million contract.

Reports have identified the Maple Leafs as a top candidate for a Trouba trade due to their need for a right-shot defenseman.

For the trade to proceed, Trouba would have to ensure Toronto is not on his no-trade list, which could include all Canadian teams.

### Marner’s Future with the Maple Leafs

There has been significant speculation regarding Marner’s future in Toronto, as he enters the final season of his six-year, $65.4 million contract. Reports indicate that a trade could materialize in mid-July.

Marner has expressed his desire to sign an extension with Toronto, highlighting his affection for the city and the team.

Leafs GM Brad Treliving cautioned fans to be wary of speculation surrounding Marner, emphasizing his importance to the team while stating they are exploring all avenues to improve.