It looks like Mitch Marner isn’t taking the Toronto Maple Leafs’ calls to negotiate a contract, and could one of the top-performing forwards be a realistic target in free agency? David Morassutti is joined again by guest Frank Stanisci to dissect the latest rumours surrounding Marner’s potential departure, analyzing reports from insiders Andy Strickland and Elliotte Friedman. They shift gears to Brad Marchand’s impressive performance during the Stanley Cup Final, and if the Leafs can get creative in a pursuit of the veteran forward. To end the show, Olympic hockey is approaching as Dave and Frank speculate on which Maple Leafs players might represent their countries and who Canada will name to their preliminary roster.
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0:00 Intro: Marner not negotiating with Leafs
10:09 Marchand’s standout playoff performance
20:56 Could Marchand sign with the Maple Leafs?
26:27 Olympic hockey rosters to be announced
32:24 Potential Canadian Olympic team selections
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22 Comments
No Marchand for leafs!
LOL these guys think Canadian Tire is going to offer millions in endorsements? LOL
Leaf fans arent that bad? LOL okay buddy Go Habs Go
Marchand was a great get in Florida. But remember he's doing this with Florida. Toronto doesn't have the mindset, pedigree, or most importantly third line that Florida does. In Boston he was expected to be one of their best players. In Toronto he wouldvhave that same expectation.
Will he have two lines of big bruising stars like Barkov, Bennett, Ekblad, Reinhart, Tkachuk, or Forsling in front of him. Will he have a guy like Lundell or Louisteranen with him? Will he have a goalie like Bob? A coach like Maurice and a group like Florida who embraces him and lets him know he can be himself, but he doesn't have to carry the squad?
In Floruda he is a luxury. It's why he could sit out the end of the seadon to get his body right. It's why he can come in at 37 fredh as a daisy. It's why he can be a first line quality guy playing against third line guys.
Marchand will sign with Florida for less than you'll think, cause no state tax.
You meat heads think Marchand has anything on his mind other than the cup? Probably why the leafs never make it far, too worried about next years money.
The words say "We don't need Marner at all. He needs to give us a huge discount." The tone says something completely different.
Marner plays the hardest minutes in the game. He will be extremely difficult to replace. Neither Nylander or Tavares can be subbed in for Marner.
Marner clearly told everyone he was going to free agency. Why is everyone surprised that he is going to free agency. "He is not taking calls." That is what going to free agency means. He isn't taking calls before July 1st.
DNA can't be bolted on. O'Rielly and Foligno showed that clearly. Those players had every DNA element that Berube and Treliving are looking for. Not only did they not teach that DNA, they left. At the end of the day Matthews is the captain and highest paid player on the ice. The DNA can't be changed as long as he is the leader. Foligno played on the Bruins. What are the chances that Marchand talks to him before negotiating with the Leafs.
Italy is awesome. One of my favorite vacations. You owe it to yourself to go.
Is your YouTube channel having difficulties finding interesting news , first 99% of Leafs’ fan knew Mitch is not coming back and most importantly we don’t care , is so boring about Mitch , all Leafs fans hope he get a massive contract receiving a 20 million per season and he proof to us his signature no look spinroma pass into middle of the ice during a the playoffs styles can win proof to us playing soft can win
Bring in Artemi Panarin to play with Matthews and Knies. 🍻
Why would a winner who has pure passion for the game want to have anything to do with the leafs?? Dream on just like you guys did thinking ohtani wanted to play in Toronto…
Possibly the most delusional sports city in North America.
Matthews is likely going to ask for a trade over the next few months.
We need NHL rule set for the Olympics. Big hits and fights is what made 4 nations as good as it was.
14 mil for marner…same for draisaitl…lol ..RIP that GM
florida no state tax – huge advantage — no endorsements allowed for toronto…..riiiiiight
Mitch will be missed in regular season but..not in post ..playoffs are a different physical game where,,dirty Hockey prevails..Marner gives 110%but brute overcomes finess..
Marner is not a team first player. He’s a contract first player. Hes probably made 10-20 million from endorsements in Toronto. He’s number one in the NHL in endorsements. Leaving Toronto he’s losing money. 8 year contract + endorsements. That’s just a fact. Marchand is a gamer. This guy performs in the playoffs.
To say the Leafs fans are not that bad is simple minded no other leafs player has been vilified on the internet more than Mich if they let Mitch walk and keep Won Way Willy then I will not be watching this team
The core 5 are running and controlling the show.
bye mitchy!
Marner is nothing but a regular season player will never succeed in the playoffs doesn’t matter what team he’s on his production will drop significantly next year😂😂
Being talented and SOFT with NO heart, will never get a team deep in the Playoffs! Proof, look at the Leafs past 9 years, of Playoff shortcomings.
If there is a god Marner goes to a non playoff team next season and leafs go deep next year while he is at home in Toronto watching! That would be nice!