Insider Buzz: Marner's Maple Leafs Loyalty Hanging by Thin Ice – What Are His Real Options?
As the Toronto Maple Leafs prepare for yet another playoff run, one of the burning questions on every fan’s mind, including mine, revolves around the team’s star player, Mitch Marner. Here’s a guy who’s not just talented, a virtuoso on the ice, consistently racking up points and electrifying moments for the Leafs. But let’s dive into what might actually happen as his contract approaches its crucial juncture.
Mitch Marner, the Leafs’ own showstopper and impending UFA (Unrestricted Free Agent), has been the toast of the town, especially as his scoring feats propel him towards a possible 100-point season. Now, the real drama unfolds off the ice: Will he re-sign with Toronto, or will he hit free agency? Here’s what some astute hockey minds think:
James Duthie, when quizzing a panel of experts, poses this question to Jeff O’Neill: “The likelihood of this season’s MVP, Mitch Marner, staying put with the Leafs? We’ve seen this movie before, but it’s definitely worth a sequel now that he’s on the cusp of a century in points. What’s your take?”
O’Neill, not one to mince words, goes, “I’m gonna say 40%. Realism, folks. Yes, he’s the best in the business for us and will soon tickle the 100-point mark But what good does it do if we’ve caught playoff blues again? It’s not a knock on Mitch per se – he’s phenomenal, and someone will definitely want him on their roster. Yet, if he can’t clinch the big wins, what’s the point in the Leafs keeping him?”
On the other hand, Carlo Colaiacovo is quite chipper about it: “I’m thinking 80% on this. He’s a Toronto kid, and the Leafs can table an offer with an extra year and more bucks than anyone else. His love for
What is the likelihood of Mitch Marner re-signing with the Toronto Maple Leafs?
TSN: Jeff O’Neill, Carlo Colaiacovo, and Bob McKenzie when asked what the likelihood is of Mitch Marner re-signing with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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