The Vegas Golden Knights look like winners of the NHL offseason after managing to swing a sign-and-trade for Mitch Marner, who was widely viewed as the crown jewel of the players set to be available this summer.

The Toronto Maple Leafs sent Mitch Marner to the Vegas Golden Knights in a stunning sign-and-trade deal before NHL free agency begins on Tuesday.

The Vegas Golden Knights have reportedly acquired Mitch Marner in a sign-and-trade with Toronto Maple Leafs and are giving the 28-year-old two-time All-Star an eight-year contract worth $96 million.