Ryan O'Reilly reveals what he truly thought about playing in Toronto
Players who've been in pressure markets like the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens will tell you that while the aura is unmatched in Canada, the intense pressure from fans and media, can be overwhelming.
Recently, Nashville Predators center, Ryan O'Reilly opened up about his time with the Leafs and shared his thoughts on former teammate Mitch Marner.
He brings so many things. He's so competitive, but I think just how elusive he is. The way he can create plays, being off balance, and still putting pucks in the right areas. Just such a competitor. Playing with him, even for a short time, was so fun. You see the way he sees the game, at such a unique level.
O'Reilly, a 2019 Conn Smythe Winner with the ST Louis Blues, experienced the emotions of Toronto firsthand when he joined the Leafs at the 2023 trade deadline. He helped break the franchise's 19 year playoff series win drought in 2023 with a six game triumph over the Tampa Bay Lightning.
It's so much more than just your average team; it's one of the faces of hockey. Even the fans here want to know every little detail about the team. You can tell it's just something so much bigger; it's the game of hockey in a special way.
Source: Hockey Feed
Ryan O'Reilly reveals what playing in Toronto is really like
Ryan O'Reilly reveals what playing in Toronto is really like
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22 JUILLET | 108 ANSWERS Ryan O'Reilly reveals what he truly thought about playing in Toronto Do you think the Toronto media is too harsh on players or is it a call for players to embrace the environment like Ryan O'Reilly? | ||
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