Toronto Maple Leafs could have bidding war for Mitch Marner

Mitch Marner is one name that has been linked to possible moves this summer. Next season, Marner will be entering the last year of a contract that has a $10.9 million cap cost. Additionally, Marner's contract contains a no-movement clause that may cause Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving some difficulties.

Even though it's not a given that Toronto will trade Marner, a number of interested clubs have already contacted to inquire about the cost in the upcoming weeks.

Mitch Marner has been linked to the Pittsburgh Penguins, Utah, New York Islanders, Chicago Blackhawks, and Anaheim Ducks, per The Hockey News.

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Chicago Blackhawks are two of the five teams to which Marner, 27, has been linked. He would be a good match for any team in the National Hockey League.

With the Penguins, Marner would have the chance to play for a competitive club that includes potential Hall of Famers like Kris Letang, Evgeni Malkin, and Sidney Crosby, as well as reconcile with his former general manager, Kyle Dubas. Marner might be a crucial component in helping the Penguins resume their post-season dreams after a two-year absence.

The Chicago Blackhawks want to continue their reconstruction and become a competitive club by taking the next stage in their journey. The Blackhawks own the second overall pick in next month's draft and already have a youthful core anchored by Connor Bedard. For many more years to come, Marner would have the chance to play with Bedard and create a formidable team in the NHL.

In the upcoming weeks, it will be intriguing to watch what happens with Mitch Marner and whether Brad Treliving gets any offers that he can't turn down for the former fourth overall choice.