Everyone remembers their firstIm on lunch, I have time, I normally don't get myself into these sorta scrimmages on HF, I thank you for being my first.
At this point in time this thread really makes no sense. You're right, one side has to be louder than the other side. Sure discussions on a board are the whole point, but until we hear any updates from the leafs or Marner camp, this thread should die. It won't, but it is what it is. I'll continue my usual lurking self and go back in the shadows. Good day.
But seriously all bullshit aside, everyone here wants the same thing. For this team to be successful. And listen, if Marner can play as good as he thinks he can in the playoffs and make shit happen, I'll be cheering him on and the team. I want everyone on this team to excel and I want nothing other than them to win it all.
That being said, in simplest terms. Marner is not doing enough on and off the ice to justify asking for that insane contract he has, and he is obviously looking for a raise. He needs to show he is fully committed to doing whatever he can to help this team win, and thus far he has failed to demonstrate that.
If a player is demanding top dollar, it is only fair the organization and fans demand top effort and results. One side has delivered on their end of the bargain, the other has not, it is only fair to want some accountability.