Maple Leafs sign Mitch Marner to 3-year, entry-level contract
The Toronto Maple Leafs have officially signed fourth-overall pick Mitch Marner to a three-year, entry-level contract, the Maple Leafs announced Tuesday
The 18-year-old reportedly signed a deal involving "Level A" bonuses, which, according to the NHL's Collective Bargaining Agreement, carries a maximum of $850,000 per year, and a maximum of $212,500 per bonus.
This reportedly runs contrary to new general manager Lou Lamoriello's old-school style:
One note on Marner contract: he gets the "A" bonuses. Lou Lamoriello historically does not believe in them (see Adam Larsson), but...
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 28, 2015
because negotiations began before he was hired, I understand he made an exception. Be interesting to see if it continues.
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 28, 2015
Marner finished second in OHL scoring last season, recording 44 goals and 82 assists in 63 regular-season games with the London Knights.