A hypothetical Mitch Marner trade sends him to Utah.

Mitch Marner, the Toronto Maple Leafs forward, has been a focal point of trade speculation this season, with the introduction of PuckPedia’s PuckGM tool allowing users to create their own trade scenarios.

Marner has been among the most discussed players in these trade simulations, with one user sending him to Utah in exchange for three impactful players.

Maple Leafs Acquire:

– Clayton Keller
– Dylan Guenther
– Juuso Valimaki

Utah Acquires:

– Mitch Marner
– Timothy Liljegren
– Topi Niemala

In this proposed blockbuster trade, Utah gains a skilled forward in Marner to bolster their offense, alongside promising young defenseman Liljegren and prospect Niemala, who could make an NHL impact in the near future.

For the Maple Leafs, Keller emerges as a significant target. Known for his friendship with Auston Matthews and his similar playing style to Marner, Keller tallied 76 points last season with 33 goals and 48 assists.

Guenther, a former first-round pick, could slot into Toronto’s lineup while Valimaki serves as a replacement for Liljegren, seen as the stronger defenseman of the two.

While this trade scenario is plausible, Marner’s future with Toronto remains uncertain as he enters the final year of his contract. NHL insider Ryan Dixon of Sportsnet suggests Marner is likely to begin the season with the Maple Leafs, despite earlier trade speculation.

Keller, linked to Toronto in previous trade rumors, remains focused on his current team, expressing his commitment amidst media attention.

Entering the fifth year of his contract with an annual salary of $7.15 million, Keller was drafted seventh overall by the Arizona Coyotes in the 2016 NHL Draft.