Damien Cox: Why trading Mitch Marner might be the only way forward for Leafs

That’s a crappy scenario, to be sure, the Leafs have to either have Marner at his best in their lineup or have the assets acquired for Marner in their lineup, and a team that hasn’t won a Stanley Cup in 53 years can’t afford to just throw away opportunities because of a single contract dispute, writes Damien Cox.

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Sabres' Hunwick expected to miss season due to neck condition

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NHL point totals: 3 overvalued teams to fade

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Max Domi: Habs fans a 'whole other level' compared to Leafs fans

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Ceci files statement of defense against $8.6M lawsuit

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Leafs defenceman Cody Ceci files statement of defence against $8.6-million lawsuit

The former Senator and Jamie Thompson deny any negligence after Hana Engel suffered serious burns during a party at Ceci's house in Stittsville, Ont.

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Matthews: Leafs captaincy would be 'huge honor'

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Sabres' Dahlin: We're going to make the playoffs

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Top 10 entry-level players of the salary cap era

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Mitch Marner’s camp puts heat on Leafs, asks to practise with Zurich Lions

The young Leafs forward, who still doesn’t have a contract after his rookie deal expired on July 1, has asked the Swiss pro team if he can participate in their practices.

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Report: Marner's camp contacted Swiss club Zurich

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Tkachuk's agent: We gave our position to Flames in early June

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Forecasting Canada's roster for potential 2021 World Cup

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Leafs' Nylander: 'I look forward to dominating' after down season

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Fit index: How well do NHL's new coaching hires suit their teams?

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Thornton, Marleau skate together at Sharks' practice facility

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Leafs' Ceci being sued by burn victim of accident at party

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Tavares: Leafs' captaincy is 'a very special and significant role'

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Tavares: 'We all believe the right thing will happen' in Marner negotiations

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Ranking the NHL's 5 best lines

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Damien Cox: Maybe the Maple Leafs shouldn’t sign Mitch Marner

With 20/20 hindsight, you could argue that not caving in to William Nylander last season would have been the smarter play for the Maple Leafs. You could make the same argument with Mitch Marner now, Damien Cox writes.

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Dubas says Marner negotiations remain at status quo

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Flames GM expects Tkachuk to sign before training camp

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Maple Leafs sign Matt Read to tryout deal

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5 teams that should give Shattenkirk another chance

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As the Marner contract stalemate simmers, the NHL considers a better way

Moving up salary arbitration rights for young players after their entry-level contracts run out is a topic of discussion among NHL GMs, but any progress would be made too late for this summer’s star-studded crop of restricted free agents led by Mitch Marner.

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