I doubt the Habs will spend $5.7m of their capspace only to get a 3rd.

Lol

Marner is worth more than Wilson and an 8th overall pick.

I like it for the leafs

Why is Little Mitchy waiving his NMC for the Caps?

I like Wilson a lot, but Marner and him are not in the same league.

I think the Marner deal is not as far off as some here have said. There is no deal for Marner where a 90pts player comes back, so you're looking for tools. 8 OA in this draft has a lot of players who honestly could develop into ... Mitch Marner.

I think maybe drop the Boston 1st...

That is an interesting Marner trade. Maybe make the Bos 1st into Tor 2nd?

Nah, no way the caps give up their future captain and the eighth overall pick for two years of marner

When does it go into effect? According to this handy website, 2023-24, so I presume July 1 and he could be traded anywhere before then?

July 1st yes. Marner can be traded before then without his permission.