On The DFO Rundown podcast, Frank Seravalli said he expects "massive changes" after the Leafs' latest hire.
How massive?
The insider says he sees a 95% that the Leafs will trade Mitch Marner this offseason.
It could be a complicated trade, as Marner has a full NMC and a nearly $11 million cap hit that expires at the end of next season.
The DFO Rundown hosts wondered whether a deal would need to include a new contract, and Seravalli implied that his contract status and poor playoff performance would have several teams trying to get him at a discount.
Seravalli says despite Marner's lacklustre play in the playoffs; there's a good chance he'll be getting a similar or even bigger contract, as he says players get paid for their regular season performances, not playoffs.
While a new coach will be a significant change for the Leafs organization, there's more important still to come.
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