Toronto Maple Leafs Re-Sign Mitch Marner to Seven-Year, \$96 Million Contract Extension 

Toronto, ON — July 6, 2025

In a major move that solidifies the core of the franchise for the foreseeable future, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced today they have re-signed star forward Mitch Marner to a seven-year, \$96 million contract extension.

The deal carries an annual average value (AAV) of \$13.71 million, making Marner one of the highest-paid players in the NHL.

The extension ensures that Marner, 28, will remain in Toronto through the 2031–32 season, ending months of speculation about his future with the club.

The deal was finalized just days before the start of training camp and is viewed as a significant commitment by both the player and the organization to pursue a Stanley Cup together.

“Keeping Mitch in Toronto was a top priority for us,” said Maple Leafs General Manager Brad Treliving during a press conference at Scotiabank Arena. “He’s a game-changer on the ice and a leader in the dressing room. His playmaking, two-way ability, and competitiveness are cornerstones of what we’re building.”

Marner, a native of Markham, Ontario, expressed excitement about continuing his career in Toronto, where he’s become a fan favorite since being drafted fourth overall in 2015.

“This city means everything to me,” Marner said. “I grew up dreaming of playing for the Maple Leafs, and to be able to keep doing that in front of my family, friends, and our incredible fans is a huge honor. I believe in this team, and I believe we’re close to doing something special.”

Marner is coming off a career-best 106-point season (31 goals, 75 assists), and has consistently been among the league’s elite playmakers. He also earned a second straight nomination for the Selke Trophy, awarded to the NHL’s top defensive forward, underscoring his value at both ends of the ice.

The deal places Marner among the top five earners in the league, alongside names like Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews, the latter of whom signed his own extension with Toronto last summer. With both Matthews and Marner locked up long-term, the Leafs have doubled down on their core in hopes of finally ending the NHL’s longest active Stanley Cup drought.

“We’re not running from expectations,” said Treliving. “This is Toronto. We want to win, and we want to do it with players like Mitch who embrace that pressure.”

While the contract’s hefty cap hit will present challenges in roster flexibility, the organization is betting on Marner’s continued elite production and leadership to justify the investment.

For Leafs Nation, the message is clear: the window to win is open—and the time is now.