TORONTO -- Mitch Marner was traded to the Vegas Golden Knights by the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday. The 28-year-old forward, who could have become an unrestricted free agent, signed an eight-year, $96 million contract with Toronto prior to the trade. It has an average annual value of $12 million.

Mitch Marner has officially left the Toronto Maple Leafs and joined the Vegas Golden Knights, citing the lack of playoff success as a key factor. The former “Core Four” member is embracing a fresh start in Vegas,

The Golden Knights signed Kaedan Korczak to a four-year extension, securing a defenseman ready to step into a bigger role on their blue line