Player Discussion Mitch Marner - On Hiatus

[WTFMAN99]

What gives you the impression they are afraid?

 

[socko]

I don’t think Tre picked Nylander over Marner like he’s some GM of the year candidate.

I think it was just circumstance (dumb luck) that Nylander was up first and he overpaid him for 8 years with a NMC. Probably intended to do the same thing with Marner (and may still).

But then, another 1st round exit and a new suit (Pelley) on the scene changed the narrative. They walked into a press conference with a did message for once.
We could still run it back, I don’t believe these guys until I see it.

It's always best to doubt the Leafs has been my experience too. The Doug Gilmour trade was the best thing that ever happened to this Leafs fan, so I learn to appreciate it but never expect it.

 

[HamiltonNHL]

I think it was just circumstance (dumb luck) that Nylander was up first and he overpaid him for 8 years with a NMC. Probably intended to do the same thing with Marner (and may still).

Could very well be. The appetite for change has solidified and the new guy has stopped Shanny from allowing the team to sign Marner.

 

[MSZ]

What has Marner done to earn a raise?

For pushing average salary to a higher level for the PA.

 

[Canadian Finn]

They Fear?

Seriously?

Fear?

NO ONE FEARS BABY MITCHIE!

This team is pathetic.

 

[The Masters]

Lol same old story with Leafs
they make too much $$$$$ to want to make any major decisions
Business first. Winning Hockey team second. That should be there motto next season. At least they would be honest with the fans

 

[Canadian Finn]

Lol same old story with Leafs
they make too much $$$$$ to want to make any major decisions
Business first. Winning Hockey team second. That should be there motto next season. At least they would be honest with the fans

our motto is on our uniforms.

soft as Milk and as pathetic as TikTok.

we wear our brand.

 

[Punch Drunk Loov]

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Ah yes, decision making based on fear. Boy, this is depressing.

 

[ACC1224]

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Seems reasonable, any Team would share the same concerns.

 

[MCR74]

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So it takes a quieter market for hometown boy Marner to thrive and earn his salary?

 

[Confucius]

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Friedman just read here more often I said Marner is not going anywhere right from day 1.

Anyway Edmonton is going to the finals, must have a vezina goalie and be a hard ass team…

 

[mclaren55]

Friedman just read here more often I said Marner is not going anywhere right from day 1.

Anyway Edmonton is going to the finals, must have a vezina goalie and be a hard ass team…

No they just have a hot goalie and the two best forward in the world. (Plus Hyman)

 

[HamiltonNHL]

our motto is on our uniforms.

soft as Milk and as pathetic as TikTok.

we wear our brand.

Sad but true

 

[Stephen]

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MLSE will never hurt for cash but the other fan reaction they have to consider is fanbase apathy a la Toronto Blue Jays with such a stale product.

 

[Peasy]

Friedman just read here more often I said Marner is not going anywhere right from day 1.

Anyway Edmonton is going to the finals, must have a vezina goalie and be a hard ass team…

Is Marner gunna put up 30+ points in a post season anytime soon?

 

[socko]

Mitch is such an overpaid pain in the butt, that I'm not convinced that even as a prime age UFA people are going to be jumping to sign him. And consider that teams were falling over themselves to get Tavares to sign. I can see his agent saying "he's a UFA boys, who wants Mitch?" And nobody raises their hand.

 

[Confucius]

No they just have a hot goalie and the two best forward in the world. (Plus Hyman)

Same forwards and goalie they had last year…
Wasn’t skinner replaced by Picard for a game anyway I’m not sure though?

Edit to add .897 save percentage, dam he is hot…

 

[Peasy]

If even half of what Friedman said is true, the Toronto Maple Leafs are one of the biggest joke of an orgs in history of pro sports.

 

[Punch Drunk Loov]

If even half of what Friedman said is true, the Toronto Maple Leafs are one of the biggest joke of an orgs in history of pro sports.

I don't understand all the comments about Marner's entourage and the people surrounding him. I don't know why they are of any consideration at all.

 

[keonsbitterness]

You have to admit that it's interesting that when the window was open it was Nylander they were trying to move, not Marner.

He had less than five weeks to shop Marner, but seven months with Nylander until he signed his new deal.

 

[jaric1862]

Starting to come to grips with the fact he’s staying.

 

[57 Years No Cup]

Do you mean in response to what was written in the article:

The delicate negotiations between player and team aim for a win-win, with the Leafs seeking a beneficial trade or strategic use of cap space. Concerns include fan reactions if Marner remains unsigned and a trade based on emotions like the Kadri trade a few seasons ago, which the Leafs do not want to repeat. They fear Marner could thrive as a great player in a quieter market.

Or based on one person’s opinion here?

"They fear Marner could thrive as a great player in a quieter market".

If the Leafs' Brass thinks like this they should quit right now. I doubt they do, this is just EF speculative BS.

 

[socko]

Great player in the playoffs? Or great player in the regular season?
I can buy option 2 to an extent.
If they think option 1, they don't understand playoff hockey.

 

[Punch Drunk Loov]

"They fear Marner could thrive as a great player in a quieter market".

If the Leafs' Brass thinks like this they should quit right now. I doubt they do, this is just EF speculative BS.

Really discouraging comment from EF. Why would the leafs be telling EF they already fear a bad return that they haven't negotiated yet?

 

[Peasy]

I don't understand all the comments about Marner's entourage and the people surrounding him. I don't know why they are of any consideration at all.

This org is seriously concerned with hurting Marner's feelings its insane.