Marner comments on playing in a big market like Toronto

Toronto's Market Pressure

The Toronto Maple Leafs have always had high expectations for playing for such a prestigious team.

Playing for a team like the Leafs comes with heavy consequences. When failure arises, many times you see players get traded just because the fan base does not like him on the team.

Mitch Marner who is now one of the main pieces of todays Toronto Maple Leafs had this to say about being a member of the blue and white.




Now the Leafs have a impressive core four players that have struggled in the playoffs and have yet to bring the cup back to Toronto.

Marner and the Core Four

Matthews, Marner, Nylander and Tavares are all superstars in the NHL and have been for many years now yet when it comes to the post season they have yet to find real success and have caused many to question the cores abilities.


After the elimination of the Maple Leafs by the hands of the Florida Panthers all eyes shifted to the contracts of Matthews and Nylander who are both entering their last year.

Nylander and the Leafs are quite far apart on contract talks with has sparked speculation of a Nylander trade, signifying this upcoming season may be the last with this core 4 with the Leafs.


It is believed that the Leafs and Matthews will get an contract inked up but a deal that will be no longer than 5 years for the former 60-goal scorer.

As Seen on Leafs Nation - Mitch Marner comments on the turbulence of playing in a market like Toronto, with the expectations so high