McDavid and Marner are the same age and grew up in the Greater Toronto Hockey League, but they have never been on the same team.

NHL Hockey Insider Elliotte Friedman has provided an update regarding Mitch Marner's mindset as he looks toward free agency.

You’re in the midst of a playoff race, but you’re a pending unrestricted free agent. You have no idea what your future is with your team. You could be traded next month.