Mitch Marner Opens Up About His Recent Struggles and What is Going Wrong with His Play
Mitch Marner opened up about how he feels his game has been this year, and how he wants to improve it moving forward, as he knows he has been struggling.
Mitch Marner Says Game Is Not As Great As It Usually Is And Hopes to Make Changes
If you just look at Mitch Marner's points to start the season, you'd think that he was off to another incredible year. Marner has 20 points in 19 games, an impressive production rate by any means.
However, in looking at his last handful of games, it is clear he hasn't been as impactful as he'd like to be. He recently opened up about this to the media, saying that his game isn't where he likes it to be.
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Mitch Marner on his game: "Obviously not as great as it usually is & as I like it"
What's wrong?
"Just not getting the puck with a whole lot of speed with myself moving & not really trusting my abilities out there ... Just have to trust it"
What's wrong?
"Just not getting the puck with a whole lot of speed with myself moving & not really trusting my abilities out there ... Just have to trust it"
The media has been quick to get on Marner's back about his last few games, having a short memory. However, his coaching staff has his back when it comes to his play this season.
"Let's not pile on the negatives here."
#Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe points out Mitch Marner's 5-on-5 production following 3-2 loss to Penguins after criticism of him and top line earlier on Saturday.
#Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe points out Mitch Marner's 5-on-5 production following 3-2 loss to Penguins after criticism of him and top line earlier on Saturday.
Marner Has Consistently Been A Top Playmaker During his Tenure as a Toronto Maple Leaf
Mitch Marner has always been a playmaker and puck mover first. He gets most of his points from setting up goals, as he has since his first year as a Toronto Maple Leaf. He has consistently made the players he plays with better over his time.
Bozak - Career year in goals with Mitch Marner on RW
Kadri - Career year in goals with Mitch Marner on RW
Tavares - Career year in goals with Mitch Marner on RW
AM34 - Career year in goals with Mitch Marner on RW
Them: "Mitch is overrated"
Me: 🥱
Kadri - Career year in goals with Mitch Marner on RW
Tavares - Career year in goals with Mitch Marner on RW
AM34 - Career year in goals with Mitch Marner on RW
Them: "Mitch is overrated"
Me: 🥱
Marner has been the subject of much speculation over the past week, as the Leafs look to fill some gaps in their roster. However, it is unlikely the Leafs look to move one of their leaders and top point scorers as they have historically lacked points when it matters most.
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