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Maple Leafs managed to turn Mitch Marner into a 1st-round pick

The Toronto Maple Leafs managed to, in a roundabout way, turn Mitch Marner into a first-round pick, one that could really come in handy.

Jan 23, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mitch Marner (93) skates with the puck during the warmup before a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images | Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

When the Maple Leafs faced the inevitable outcome involving Mitch Marner’s departure, the sense was that the Leafs would end up empty-handed.