In short: Mitch Marner has never talked about staying in Toronto (even when asked)

Mitch Marner, who has always shared his love for the Leafs, was asked verbally if he wanted to play for the Leafs in 25-26.

And Mitch Marner, who has always shared his love for the Leafs, didn’t say yes to that question.

He wants the chance to discuss his future with his wife, and that hasn’t happened yet.

At this point, the best thing that could happen to Marner would be to see him get along with a club that doesn’t play in a big market.

Because that won’t change if he ultimately decides to stay in Toronto (although it would be a surprise). Fans will continue to criticize him, and if he doesn’t live up to expectations – which happens all too often in the playoffs – he’ll continue to get booed.

I get the impression that, at this stage in his career, he doesn’t necessarily want to go through all that again. And there’s one thing we can agree on: quality offers are going to be on his desk in droves in a few months’ time.

He’ll have the chance to sign a lucrative contract at a place less crazy than Toronto, and when you see him avoid saying he’d still like to play for the Leafs, it’s really possible to believe that this scenario is going to happen.

The destination remains to be seen…

Overtime

– Classic .

– This could be the end for Max Pacioretty.

– It goes back to what I was saying on Sunday: Vinzenz Rohrer is having a really good tournament at the CDM .

– This is maturity talking.