Toronto Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner will hit free agency on July 1, and according to FanDuel Sports Network’s Andy Strickland, he "will not be returning to Toronto" next season. Marner has played the last nine seasons with his hometown team since being drafted fourth overall in 2015 by them.

Mitch Marner’s free agency continues to heat up, with many expecting him to leave the Toronto Maple Leafs. Unfortunately, while the Maple Leafs are in a position to lose their top player, that doesn't mean they can't be a good team in the future.

For weeks, it felt like Mitch Marner’s time with the Toronto Maple Leafs was quietly ticking down — a breakup waiting for the Dear John letter. After another early playoff exit and an expiring contract,