LeBrun writes that a two-year deal makes a lot of sense for Marner because the summer of 2027 will feature an upper limit of the NHL salary cap at around $113 million. Entering the 2025-26 season, that number is around $95.5 million.

Mitch Marner is widely expected to sign a long-term contract, but The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun reported he could choose a much shorter deal.

A new report reveals the two strongest options for Mitch Marner’s future outside the Toronto Maple Leafs ahead of the 2025–26 NHL season.