Maple Leafs GM Bracing for Mitch Marner's Major Free Agency Decision originally appeared on Athlon Sports. One final time before the NHL draft takes place on Friday, Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving addressed the media and provided a few updates on the franchise's pending free agents.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to lose Mitch Marner in free agency, but there are a few ways Toronto could get creative if it wants to ensure it gets a decent package for him in return instead of losing him for nothing.

According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, as a follow-up to fellow Sportsnet insider Nick Kypreos' idea, the Stars could prioritize a move for Mitch Marner over re-signing Jason Robertson. That path may open the door for a rare sign-and-trade deal with the Maple Leafs, with the franchises swapping players.