The Athletic's James Mirtle generated some buzz earlier this week, reporting the Toronto Maple Leafs and Vegas Golden Knights discussed a three-team blockbuster with the Carolina Hurricanes that would've sent Mitch Marner to Vegas before the March trade deadline.

After yet another Eastern Conference Final exit, Carolina is poised for bold action this summer. The team holds over $28 million in cap space and could chase elite talent, including Toronto Maple Leafs pending free agent Mitch Marner.

With roster needs and cap situations in mind, how each team fits as a destination for one of the biggest names to hit free agency in years.

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner is set to become one of the best players available in NHL free agency

Mitch Marner may leave Toronto. Florida Panthers are a possible destination. Insider James Mirtle says Marner likes Florida. But money is a problem. F

The story of this NHL offseason is Mitch Marner's free agency. But it nearly was a much different setup. The Toronto Maple Leafs reportedly almost traded Marner in a massive three-team bonanza during the season.

Before signing a six-year, $65.4 million contract extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2019, there was reportedly a chance that then-restricted free agent Mitch Marner could've inked an offer sheet with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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