The best thing Toronto fans can do for themselves and this entitled brat is boo him relentlessly every time he touched the puck. If you see him in public, ignore him.Yeah. But content is important and that’s kind of what makes it so cringeworthy. He was explaining why he likes playing in Toronto when he said that. Sometimes it sounds worse than it was. Not in this case.
Marner thinks of himself and his teammates as God's in Toronto. Officially the most gigantic piece of shit in the NHL. Prima donna, self righteous, piece of shit. Man if there was ever a human being who need to be knocked down a peg or two, this is him.
GOD? GTFO you scum.
My comment or Mitchs comment? If it's mine...bookmark it, come back to it, study it, remember it. I don't see him redeeming himself anytime soon.This will age like wine
Mitch's commentMy comment or Mitchs comment? If it's mine...bookmark it, come back to it, study it, remember it. I don't see him redeeming himself anytime soon.
I'm no fan of Marner but he didn't say he was a god, so I don't know why so many posters are getting their tails in a knot. He said "we're looked upon as kinds of gods here." It's still a dumb thing to say, but he is referring to the fan adoration that comes with being a Leaf in Leaf Nation. It is one reason why playing in Toronto is a very sharp two-edged sword, great when things are going well, but if a player doesn't perform to expectations, it can be hell. Maybe fans need to find a better balance between devotion and common sense.The fact that he said this and was serious about it makes the Leafs latest collapse all the more satisfying.
You're not a god, you perpetual man-baby loser.
He goes from by FAR the best scorer in the league to 30th best, inexcusable for 14 million a year.He’s not a 70 goal scorer over his career.Come on man.
After his career year he's a 54/82 goal scorer. In the playoffs he's 35/82. So, like I said... an underperformer.
Marner falls to 16/82 in the playoffs. That's absolutely brutal for a player of his talents.
I'm no fan of Marner but he didn't say he was a god, so I don't know why so many posters are getting their tails in a knot. He said "we're looked upon as kinds of gods here." It's still a dumb thing to say, but he is referring to the fan adoration that comes with being a Leaf in Leaf Nation. It is one reason why playing in Toronto is a very sharp two-edged sword, great when things are going well, but if a player doesn't perform to expectations, it can be hell. Maybe fans need to find a better balance between devotion and common sense.
Marner's ego is truly out of this world, this god complex is not for him.
Guy thinks he's Kawhi Leonard, Joe Carter. Those two won Toronto teams the chip, Marner hasn't come close to being up there. He realizes that underachieving in the playoffs for the Leafs, who haven't won since 67 or even gone to the conference finals since 2002 is bad.
I saw Mitch's comment this morning over breakfast and was pretty put off by his view of himself and the "core four". Few would be presumptuous enough to consider themselves collectively as "gods". The team has a large and loyal following, and has been historically popular, but I don't know ANYONE, and I mean ANYONE who has these players deified to the point of reverence and worthy of worship.
If nothing else, their status as generally overpaid and underperforming nets them much more scrutiny and criticism (which, given the nature of the press and media coverage, it should). Mitch is believing the hype that may be mostly media generated, but I think this is reflective of the general mentality of these players thinking somehow they are immune to performance based consequences.
Guys like Dubas I am sure fostered this type of mentality and I hope Pelley takes a good hard look at the players, and especially senior management to determine whether they want to continue to permeate this culture of entitlement going forward.
You're right, but it is just so clumsy of him to use that word. Everytime he talks he makes himself look more childish and idiotic. He should not be allowed near a microphone.He's not talking about them as people and players specifically, he's talking about how the people of Toronto worship the Leafs.
Maybe I'm wrong in my perception on this but I don't think anyone worships the Leafs. Maybe it's a semantics thing, but even when people say musicians and athletes are their "idols", I'm not sure that's actually true. I think there is a distinct line between enjoyment and even adoration, and hero worship. No Leafs fan that I know would pay homage or have any reverence for Leafs player, past or present. That is not to say they are not fans, but I think there is a distinction, which is why Mitch's word of "gods" is really ridiculous given the implications, even if it applies to the organization.He's not talking about them as people and players specifically, he's talking about how the people of Toronto worship the Leafs.
It’s still a really tone def response. He needs media training…. Badly.This is the one sensible reply to Marner's comment. I don't care one way or another about the guy, but triggered reactions based on that phrase in quotes above are at least as dumb as what he said.
Sorry, no. It’s not close. One is underwhelming the other is God awful. People keep asking why Marner is the guy getting heat, it’s because he contributes nothing. Matthews played in half the series and contributed more. Ditto with Nylander.He goes from by FAR the best scorer in the league to 30th best, inexcusable for 14 million a year.
Marner goes from 12th best p/60 to 43rd, same dropoff 30 spots.
They are both horrendous relative to their contracts which dictate they MUST play like at least a top 10 guy, they are probably closer to 40-60 best playoff performer.
You're right it is God awful Matthews goes from 1st (by far) to 32 in g/60, it's the same dropoff as Mitch (30+ spots), for 14 million it is God awful, agreed!Sorry, no. It’s not close. One is underwhelming the other is God awful.
Won game two. Setup the 1st goal in game 7. Played half the series.You're right it is God awful Matthews goes from 1st (by far) to 32 in g/60, it's the same dropoff as Mitch (30+ spots), for 14 million it is God awful, agreed!
Thats awesome, good for you Auston.Won game two. Setup the 1st goal in game 7.
What did Marner do? Honestly… did he do anything? What did that guy do for Seven Games?
Banner? No. But it’s not bad for a guy who was clearly injured and played half the series.Thats awesome, good for you Auston.
Can't wait to hang the
"Won game 2"
"Setup the 1st goal in a losing game 7"
Banners next year.