NHL Analyst Drops Major Update on Mitch Marner’s Future in Toronto
A leading NHL analyst has sparked concern among Maple Leafs fans with his latest comments on pending unrestricted free agent Mitch Marner and his uncertain long-term future in Toronto.As the Toronto Maple Leafs prepare to face the Ottawa Senators in their first playoff Battle of Ontario since 2004, one of the biggest looming questions is whether Marner will remain with the franchise beyond this season.With no progress on a contract extension and Marner set to hit free agency, speculation about his departure is growing. Following a one-on-one interview with Marner, Leafs beat writer Jonas Siegel shared on TSN’s OverDrive that he’s now less confident the star winger will stay."I left the conversation less sure he wants to stay than before," Siegel admitted. "Now, that’s just reading between the lines—only he knows what he’s thinking. Obviously, the playoffs will play a big role, but I went into it 50-50 on whether he stays or goes. Now, I’m leaning toward him possibly leaving.""I left the conversation less sure he wants to stay than before."Jonas Siegel discusses his impressions after talking to Mitch Marner about his future in Toronto. pic.twitter.com/EaCW0c9EM6— TSN (@TSN_Sports) April 4, 2025Siegel noted that Marner repeatedly avoided committing to Toronto, instead emphasizing that he’s "just here to play hockey.""I’m here to enjoy everything, go through the ups and downs with these guys, take it day by day, and help us win games," Marner said during the interview.Despite a career-best 102-point season (27G, 75A), his non-committal stance is troubling for the Leafs. Even a deep playoff run may not be enough to convince him to re-sign.For now, Leafs fans should savor watching Marner—because there’s no guarantee he’ll be back next season, or ever. Image - Rob Gray-Imagn ...
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