Mitch Marner makes a major change to his game heading into his contract year

In recent weeks several different Toronto Maple Leafs players have been seen returning to the ice. Today the latest returnee seen on the ice is much-debated forward Mitch Marner. This summer has been one of change for the Maple Leafs including Brad Treliving hiring Craig Berube as the team's head coach. A couple of months ago many fans and media would not have predicted he would be back but he is and this time he has a new look.

Today a new video was posted all over social media of Mitch Marner back on the ice training. A report from Nick Barden of The Hockey News took note of something majorly different about Mitch Marner. He was seen sporting new white skates compared to his normal black skates from years past.

In previous years NHL stars have worn primarily white skates but it has not been seen in quite some years. With the new debut at practice for Mitch Marner, many are wondering if he will be making the switch for the upcoming season.

Regardless of which skates Mitch Marner decides to go with the Toronto Maple Leafs are going to need him to take his game to another level. This will be especially true heading into the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs assuming the Maple Leafs once again play well enough to make it there.

As training camp gets underway all eyes will be on Mitch Marner and now his potentially new skates as well.

Source: Maple Leafs Daily
Mitch Marner appears to be preparing to make a significant change in 2024-25