Maple Leafs Top Prospect Sees Opportunity in Mitch Marner's Exit originally appeared on Athlon Sports. With Mitch Marner now in Vegas, top Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Easton Cowan sees a shift in the team's lineup and a chance to move forward in his career.

After years of playoff heartbreak with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Mitch Marner begins a fresh chapter with the Vegas Golden Knights. Embracing a winning culture and a new home for his family, Marner says the move "just felt right" as he looks to shed past postseason struggles and chase a Stanley Cup with a team built to win now.

The deal materialized after days of speculation about a trade involving Marner’s rights and after multiple previous failed attempts.