Mitch Marner goes from Maple Leafs would-be hero to Toronto sports enemy. But who's really to blame?
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Toronto Sun
4 days ago
- Toronto Sun
Mitch Marner spotted hanging out with former Maple Leafs teammates
Newest Vegas Golden Knights all-star shares photos alongside Joe Thornton and Zach Bogosian. Mitch Marner poses for a photo in a pool with Zach Bogosian and three children. Instagram Mitch Marner still has time for some old buds, it seems. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The former Toronto Maple Leafs all-star shared some snaps on his Instagram account of some fun summer hangouts with friends made during his time in Toronto. Marner, who was born and raised in Toronto, posted a carousel of photos of himself with wife Stephanie and their newborn son, Miles, along with a couple of former teammates up at a cottage and on the golf course. Marner is seen relaxing with Joe Thornton and chilling in the pool with Zach Bogosian and his children. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Marner, Thornton and Bogosian — who currently plays for the Minnesota Wild – all suited up for the Leafs during the 2020-21 season, with the trio apparently becoming close friends. Leafs fans – many of whom have been famously known to be fickle – had mixed feelings about the snaps. Marner, who spent the first nine years of his NHL career with the Leafs, left the team this off-season and signed a massive eight-year, US$96-million contract with the Vegas Golden Knights. During his time with Toronto, Marner racked up 221 goals and 520 assists for 741 points over 657 regular-season games, but often was the biggest target for criticism over the franchise's repeated post-season failures. 'Take that Bearwear sweater off. Banned from Muskoka. Head down to Lake Tahoe,' one user commented on Marner's post. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'This is like when ur ex drops a summer dump with all new friends and ur like woo, dodged a bullet,' another wrote. 'A lot of golf pics for not having time to have a 1 day charity golf tourney,' a third commented, referring to Marner cancelling his annual event this summer in the midst of his departure from the team. Marner's remaining fans in Toronto should have Jan. 23, 2026, circled on their calendar, though. That's the date the star comes to town for his lone visit of the 2025-26 season with the Golden Knights. Read More The star winger had shared a heartfelt post after leaving the team for Vegas, thanking the fan base and the organization for his time with the Leafs. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'Now that my time in Toronto has come to an end, I wanted to share what these last nine years have meant to me,' Marner wrote. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'Leaving isn't easy. This city is where I grew up, where I fell in love with hockey, and where I've had the incredible honour of living out my childhood dream. Wearing the Maple Leaf on my chest wasn't just about playing for a team, it was about representing my home.' 'When I was drafted, all I wanted was to help bring a Stanley Cup to Toronto,' Marner said. 'That was always the goal, and I came up short. I know how much this team means to this city, and I know the expectations that come with wearing this jersey. 'I gave everything I had, but in the end, it wasn't enough. That's hard to admit, because I wanted it so badly, for all of us.' Columnists Toronto & GTA Celebrity Basketball Editorial Cartoons
Edmonton Journal
4 days ago
- Edmonton Journal
Mitch Marner spotted hanging out with former Maple Leafs teammates
Article content Mitch Marner still has time for some old buds, it seems. Article content The former Toronto Maple Leafs all-star shared some snaps on his Instagram account of some fun summer hangouts with friends made during his time in Toronto. Article content Marner, who was born and raised in Toronto, posted a carousel of photos of himself with wife Stephanie and their newborn son, Miles, along with a couple of former teammates up at a cottage and on the golf course. Article content Article content View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mitch Marner (@marner_93) Article content Article content Marner, Thornton and Bogosian — who currently plays for the Minnesota Wild – all suited up for the Leafs during the 2020-21 season, with the trio apparently becoming close friends. Article content Article content Leafs fans – many of whom have been famously known to be fickle – had mixed feelings about the snaps. Article content Marner, who spent the first nine years of his NHL career with the Leafs, left the team this off-season and signed a massive eight-year, US$96-million contract with the Vegas Golden Knights. Article content During his time with Toronto, Marner racked up 221 goals and 520 assists for 741 points over 657 regular-season games, but often was the biggest target for criticism over the franchise's repeated post-season failures.
National Post
4 days ago
- National Post
Mitch Marner spotted hanging out with former Maple Leafs teammates
Mitch Marner still has time for some old buds, it seems. Article content The former Toronto Maple Leafs all-star shared some snaps on his Instagram account of some fun summer hangouts with friends made during his time in Toronto. Article content Marner, who was born and raised in Toronto, posted a carousel of photos of himself with wife Stephanie and their newborn son, Miles, along with a couple of former teammates up at a cottage and on the golf course. Article content Article content View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mitch Marner (@marner_93) Article content Article content Marner, Thornton and Bogosian — who currently plays for the Minnesota Wild – all suited up for the Leafs during the 2020-21 season, with the trio apparently becoming close friends. Article content Leafs fans – many of whom have been famously known to be fickle – had mixed feelings about the snaps. Article content Marner, who spent the first nine years of his NHL career with the Leafs, left the team this off-season and signed a massive eight-year, US$96-million contract with the Vegas Golden Knights. Article content Article content During his time with Toronto, Marner racked up 221 goals and 520 assists for 741 points over 657 regular-season games, but often was the biggest target for criticism over the franchise's repeated post-season failures. Article content 'Take that Bearwear sweater off. Banned from Muskoka. Head down to Lake Tahoe,' one user commented on Marner's post. Article content 'This is like when ur ex drops a summer dump with all new friends and ur like woo, dodged a bullet,' another wrote. Article content 'A lot of golf pics for not having time to have a 1 day charity golf tourney,' a third commented, referring to Marner cancelling his annual event this summer in the midst of his departure from the team.
