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"

"It's become apparent for a while now that Mitch was going to move on. When a player of Mitch's magnitude moves away, it is never a fun day, but we were able to recoup a player who I think can really help us."

"We are excited about Nic. He is a big centerman who has a Stanley Cup ring to his name and fills a need for us right now."

"Mitch's time here... I have had two years with him, but I was able to watch for a long time from afar. Tremendous player. Tailoring our approach was necessary due to his No-Movement Clause."

"Ultimately, the player has a choice. I am not going to get into discussions. I don't think it is proper to get into personal discussions that I have with players."

General Manager Brad Treliving acknowledged the anticipated departure of Mitch Marner, stating it is never easy losing a significant player. Despite the loss, the team successfully acquired Nic, a valuable centerman with a Stanley Cup champion background, to fill immediate needs. Treliving recognized Marner's considerable contributions and suggested he will be remembered as a great player in franchise history. The discussions with Marner regarding a contract were complex, highlighting the challenges posed by his No-Movement Clause and his representatives' choices.

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