Head coach Craig Berube of the Toronto Maple Leafs had some intriguing comments about Mitch Marner, fuelling debates among fans about his future with the team.
Marner, under intense scrutiny this summer, has only one year left on his contract. This situation has led to a flood of conflicting rumors about his status with the Leafs. Despite the uncertainty, Berube's recent statements suggest that Marner will stay with the team. The Stanley Cup-winning coach expressed his excitement about working with Marner.
Craig Berube on Mitch Marner: "He's a character guy. He's a great person. Obviously, a great player. I'm looking forward to coaching him."
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Leafs fans reacted predictably to Berube's remarks, seeing them as a clear indication that Marner won't be traded. The sentiment is that Berube wouldn't make such comments if Marner wasn't going to stay.
This comment is not made if he was being traded... People were wrong saying he's being traded.
However, some fans argue that Berube's comments are expected, regardless of Marner's actual status. They suggest that Berube wouldn't speak negatively about a player still on the roster.
What else is he supposed to say when asked about Mitch who's still a leaf? «Yeah, he's a soft permitter player when it matters most. Have you guys seen his stat line in games 5-7? I hope he gets traded asap»
Despite the mixed reactions, the prevailing belief is that Marner will remain with the Leafs at the start of the next season. While his status could change by the trade deadline, it's unlikely that the team would move him late in the season unless things go terribly wrong. Leafs fans are incredulous that the team is entering another season with their core four players intact.
It's not April 1st, right? I can't believe we are doing this for another year 🙃
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