When Mitch Marner was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs, it seemed like a match made in heaven. A local kid who grew up idolizing the franchise drafted in the first and ready to give everything to his favorite team. After drafting Marner, William Nylander and Auston Matthews it seemed like the Maple Leafs were destined for greatness.
The parade routes were already planned but now fast forward 8 years and the team has nothing to show for it. And after another disappointing playoff exit against the Boston Bruins, it appears changes are finally inevitable. The Maple Leafs finally understand that they are unable to commit $40 million to just four players.
Once again in the playoffs the offense dried up and goals were at a premium. The Leafs were not able to push through and once again they find themselves on the outside. Looking in. Now it sounds as if the team is finally heading in a different direction.
On this morning's 32 Thoughts Podcast Insider Elliotte Friedman revealed the following.
According to Friedman, it is most likely Mitch Marner who will be the odd man out. However, surprisingly according to Friedman, it could be at the request of Marner himself.
This would not come as a complete surprise for Marner to request to be moved on. This season alone. He's been more contentious than ever with media and has often shifted blame away from himself. Would a fresh start be what the struggling Superstar needs or is Marner who he is at this point?
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6 MAI | 630 ANSWERS Insider reveals Mitch Marner may welcome a trade out of Toronto Would you want Mitch Marner on your team? | ||
Absolutely, I would | 234 | 37.1 % |
No, not at all | 195 | 31 % |
Depends on the price | 201 | 31.9 % |
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