Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: (interview with Mitch Marner) Marner will be restricted free agent after next season but is eligible for an extension after July 1st. When asked if he’s ready for all the stuff that goes along with contract talks, especially if an extension doesn’t get done this offseason.
“Nothing has been said yet, but nothing you can do. If nothing happens, you still have a year to play under your rookie contract. Just go out there and try to prove you can make the team better.”
On the New York Islanders …
Andy Graziano of WFan Sports Radio: The Islanders have the No.