Jake Guentzel could move to the Toronto Maple Leafs if Marner is traded

Since their defeat to the Boston Bruins in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, rumors have swirled around the Toronto Maple Leafs potentially reshaping their team, with speculation pointing to a possible trade involving forward Mitch Marner.

This has sparked considerable speculation about the potential implications of a Mitch Marner trade. Today, discussions have shifted to how the Maple Leafs might utilize the salary cap space they free up.

A recent report on the Mitch Marner situation suggests a new potential scenario: if the Maple Leafs trade Mitch Marner, sources close to Frank Seravalli believe they would use the salary cap space to pursue a signing of Jake Guentzel.

Replacing Mitch Marner with Jake Guentzel would secure a playoff-experienced top-six winger for the Maple Leafs next season. Following a trade involving Marner, the team's priority would be securing the best deal, whether it yields future prospects or immediate assets, with the acquisition of Guentzel in mind.

Although these reports are still preliminary, where there's smoke, there's usually fire. With a Mitch Marner trade seeming almost certain now, expect the Maple Leafs to pursue the deal before free agency begins if they intend to acquire Jake Guentzel.

Source: Hockey Patrol
Jake Guentzel may be headed to the Toronto Maple Leafs if Mitch Marner is traded