Mitch Marner Has a Message to all the Haters

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Tom Banks
July 23, 2023 (10:27 PM)

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Playing in the NHL's biggest media market no doubt comes with its perks, but it also comes with plenty of spotlight, and no group is under more spotlight than the 'core four' of Auston Matthews, John Tavares, Mitch Marner and William Nylander.

A message to the critics

In a recent interview, Marner spoke on the perceived haters in Toronto.

I think you can see the excitement and how much enjoyment I have, whether it's having fun around the rink or just wearing that jersey. I know there are more lovers than haters out there. Far more. The haters are just louder. There's nothing you can really do about that. There are people who are friends to your face but say a lot of things behind it. So for me, it's about staying away from all that stuff. I know our team loves each other. I know every guy in that locker room has a lot of trust in the guy beside him and the guy across from him. We've got a lot of joy and excitement in our locker room and that's what keeps you going.

Can they get it done in 2023-24?

No matter what is said in the off-season, all that matters in Toronto is their play on the ice, as they look to build on the second round performance this past season, with the goal of breaking a Stanley Cup drought that dates back to 1967.

Like anywhere, there's definitely critics in Toronto, but if the team can stay away from that and come together, they're as talented as anyone in the NHL, and will be confident they can finally take that next step in 2023-24.

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