Mitch Marner will be an unrestricted free agent on July 1. But the Maple Leafs appear to be ready to take action if he quickly signs with the Golden Knights.

The Maple Leafs and Golden Knights got an update on a possible Mitch Marner sign-and-trade ahead of NHL free agency.

The departure of a key offensive player from the Vegas Golden Knights could push the franchise to show even more interest in trying to sign Mitch Marner, who is close to leaving the Toronto Maple Leafs.