"Never Taken a Day for Granted": Mitch Marner Makes Feelings Known About Being a Maple Leaf Ahead of Potential Free Agency Exit
- Following their disappointing Game 7 playoff loss at home, star winger Mitch Marner addressed the media on Tuesday at the Maple Leafs' training facility.
- The Leafs lost a decisive Game 7 over the weekend to the Florida Panthers by 6-1 on home ice, leading to offseason focus on contract situations.
- Marner, a 28-year-old local who signed a $10.9 million annual contract in 2019, will discuss his future with family as he becomes an unrestricted free agent July 1.
- Marner expressed deep appreciation for his time with the Maple Leafs, acknowledging the opportunity to wear the jersey and be part of the team's legacy despite facing criticism over playoff performances.
- The team’s 0-6 Game 7 record during Marner’s tenure and John Tavares’ own uncertain contract suggest continued organizational efforts to break playoff drought.
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"Never taken a day for granted": Mitch Marner makes feelings known about being a Maple Leaf ahead of potential free agency exit
Free-agent-to-be Mitch Marner opened up to the media following the Toronto Maple Leafs’ Game 7 demolishing at the hands of the Florida Panthers on Sunday night at Scotiabank Arena.

Mitch Marner mum on Maple Leafs future; John Tavares 'optimistic' on new contract
TORONTO — Mitch Marner needs some time to think. The Maple Leafs star winger spoke with reporters Tuesday at the team's practice facility following Toronto's playoff exit in a disastrous Game 7 over the weekend.
Ramblings: Scoring From The Blue Line; Changing Roles For Young Players and Rising Production From Young Defencemen – May 20
Toronto lost Game 7 to Florida and there is already a lot of chatter about what should happen this summer. With John Tavares and Mitch Marner as free agents, there are clearly a couple of critical topics to cover. One thing worth mentioning is the blue line. Writing about fantasy hockey year after year helps notice trends with teams across the league. One thing about Toronto defencemen is they just don't get involved in the offence. Consider tha…
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