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Mitch Marner looks forward to fitting into family culture of Golden Knights

LAS VEGAS — Family. Winning. Culture. All three have become synonymous with the Vegas Golden Knights through their first eight years in the NHL. They matched the attributes on Mitch Marner’s list and why he agreed to a sign-and-trade from Toronto

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Mitch Marner details decision to leave the Leafs, join Vegas: “In Toronto, two years ago, stuff started going a little south”

Now a member of the Vegas Golden Knights, Mitch Marner discussed his decision-making process behind signing in Vegas and leaving Toronto. There were reports that you were looking at taking meetings with other teams. What led to Vegas as the team of c

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Marner thrilled to be with 'unbelievable' Knights

Mitch Marner, 28, who spent nine seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs before joining the Vegas Golden Knights this week, told reporters Tuesday in Nevada that, with his family, "this is the place we want to be" now that his eight-year deal is finaliz

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Mitch Marner formally introduced to Golden Knights: ‘We didn’t want to lose out on this opportunity’

Vegas Golden Knights forward Mitch Marner and general manager Kelly McCrimmon held an introductory press conference as the 28-year-old winger met the media for the first time, since being traded from the Toronto Maple Leafs. “With Mitch Marner, we

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NHL free agency best and worst deals: On Ivan Provorov, Mitch Marner and many more

Here are the best and worst deals signed in the early going of the NHL's free-agent frenzy.

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McCrimmon: ‘Tremendous’ two-way play makes Marner ideal fit for Knights

Vegas Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon speaks after the signing of Mitch Marner, saying that Marner is thrilled to be joining the franchise and that his elite two-way skill makes him a perfect fit for the Vegas lineup.

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‘He was our target’: Golden Knights’ McCrimmon on signing Marner

General manager Kelly McCrimmon discusses why the Vegas Golden Knights were keen on acquiring Mitch Marner in a sign-and-trade deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs and what makes Marner an elite asset for the organization.

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Alex Delvecchio, Hall of Famer and former linemate of Gordie Howe, dies at 93

Alex Delvecchio, the Hockey Hall of Famer and former linemate of Gordie Howe, has died. He was 93.

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Latest On Nikolaj Ehlers

Entering today, the top free agent on the board was now-former Jets winger Nikolaj Ehlers. He’s due for a big payday after teams looking to land an impact winger in the form of Mitch Marner, who’s off to Vegas in a sign-and-trade, or Brock Boe

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Brad Treliving on the remaining holes in the Leafs’ roster after day one of FA: “The top six of our lineup is the area we are focused on right now… We will see how things play out from here”

After the first day of free agency, General Manager Brad Treliving discussed Mitch Marner’s departure, the new contracts for Steven Lorentz and Matthew Knies, the additions of Matias Maccelli, Nic Roy, and Michael Pezzetta, and the holes that still

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NHL free agency winners and losers: Panthers do it again, good day for D, bad day for Kings

The Panthers, Canadiens and Mitch Marner are free agency winners while the Bruins and Kings are the ultimate losers.

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Brad Treliving talks Mitch Marner trade, Maple Leafs’ hunt for top-six forward

Instead of shelling out for bottom-six options, Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving is choosing patience after the departure of Mitch Marner. He’d rather survey the trade market, target a bona fide top-six forward and make a hard pitch.

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