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National Post
11 hours ago
- Business
- National Post
Mitch Marner reportedly cancelling annual charity event an ominous sign for free agent
In another signal that the Mitch Marner era is over in Toronto, there were social media posts Monday that his annual All-Star Invitational event for his charitable foundation has been cancelled. Article content It was scheduled for July 10-11 at the Toronto Events Centre and usually has a number of NHL and special guests to meet and see compete. Article content Article content But there is not a mention of it now on Marner's Assist Foundation website amid speculation he'll be leaving July 1 as a free agent. Article content An unsourced statement said in part 'after thoughtful consideration we have made the difficult decision to cancel this year's event. The uncertainty around Mitch's summer schedule makes it challenging to plan responsibly. Article content 'Out of respect for the time and commitment of our partners and supporters, we feel it's best to make this decision now.' Article content Attempts to contact foundation representatives were not immediately returned, while a call by Postmedia to the Toronto Events Centre asking if the event was indeed shelved was referred back to Marner. Article content The clock has been ticking on Marner's decade as a Leaf since he was again not able to augment his regular-season production in key playoff games, particularly with goals. Article content Then came general manager Brad Treliving's post-season statement that a change in 'DNA' was needed on the roster, with the Leafs unable to get past the second round since Marner and the 'Core Four' Leafs came together in 2018. Article content While the Leafs are expected to at least discuss an offer of some kind, they're wary of over-paying him after putting down $11 million a season the past few years. Article content
Toronto Sun
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Mitch Marner reportedly cancelling annual charity event an ominous sign for free agent
While an official statement has yet to be made, Marner's Assist Foundation website makes no reference to event that had been set for next month Get the latest from Lance Hornby straight to your inbox Toronto Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner speaks to the media during the end of the season locker clean out day. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network In another signal that the Mitch Marner era is over in Toronto, there were social media posts Monday that his annual All-Star Invitational event for his charitable foundation has been cancelled. 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. 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. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. 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. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. 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 It was scheduled for July 10-11 at the Toronto Events Centre and usually has a number of NHL and special guests to meet and see compete. But there is not a mention of it now on Marner's Assist Foundation website amid speculation he'll be leaving July 1 as a free agent. An unsourced statement said in part 'after thoughtful consideration we have made the difficult decision to cancel this year's event. The uncertainty around Mitch's summer schedule makes it challenging to plan responsibly. 'Out of respect for the time and commitment of our partners and supporters, we feel it's best to make this decision now.' Attempts to contact foundation representatives were not immediately returned, while a call by Postmedia to the Toronto Events Centre asking if the event was indeed shelved was referred back to Marner. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The clock has been ticking on Marner's decade as a Leaf since he was again not able to augment his regular-season production in key playoff games, particularly with goals. Then came general manager Brad Treliving's post-season statement that a change in 'DNA' was needed on the roster, with the Leafs unable to get past the second round since Marner and the 'Core Four' Leafs came together in 2018. Read More While the Leafs are expected to at least discuss an offer of some kind, they're wary of over-paying him after putting down $11 million a season the past few years. It has been speculated Marner will ask for as much as $14 million annually in landing spots such as Vegas, Carolina and Utah. Marner used his no-movement clause to stop a proposed March deadline trade to Carolina for Mikko Rantanen. lhornby@ X: @sunhornby Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto & GTA Music Canada Canada
