Mitch Marner’s NHL Future: Which Surprising Team Could Win the Ultimate Free Agency Battle?
Colorado Avalanche
After dealing away Mikko Rantanen, the Avs certainly have a big hole on RW. And playing with Nathan MacKinnon has to hold some appeal for Marner. Colorado’s cap situation is complicated by having Gabriel Landeskog off LTIR, though they can make a Marner contract work with a few savvy moves. But are they willing to offer a big number after declining to give Rantanen $12 million — especially with Cale Makar up for a monster new contract in 2027?
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Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus was one of the biggest feel-good stories of the season, pushing to within two points of making the playoffs despite a roster barely above the floor and after dealing with an unthinkable tragedy in the death of Johnny Gaudreau. The Blue Jackets have a cannon-load of cap space and an intriguing youth movement, so maybe they do big here? It’s a market UFAs don’t always flock to, but that could start to change as they have more success.
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