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Yahoo
08-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mitch Marner spotted hanging out with former Maple Leafs teammates
Mitch Marner still has time for some old buds, it seems. 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. 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 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. Toronto Maple Leafs sign depth defenceman to new contract Maple Leafs' William Nylander named Sweden's hockey player of the year 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. '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. '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.'
Toronto Sun
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- 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
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Rare Group Featuring Jamie Benn Grows Even Smaller
And then there were four. With the retirement announcement from New York Islanders forward Matt Martin, the list of NHL players without a visor has lost one of the last five active members. That leaves only Jamie Benn, Ryan O'Reilly, Ryan Reaves and Zach Bogosian as the final four players to have their entire face exposed to the dangers of hockey, one last thing that reminds us of an era of hockey that used to be even more raw than today. Image Back in the day, no one was overly concerned on long-term effects, head injuries or making sure the best players stayed healthy for the good of the league. It was about toughness, big hits, chucking knuckles and a somewhat blissful oblivion to the real damage the sport could cause. Advertisement Now, the game is all about skill, speed and the best players showcasing the excitement of the league. It is not to say the players are not tough or physical anymore. The sheer speed of the game makes every hit and every play even more dangerous than in the no helmet era of generations past. No one is here to say one era is better than the other, but the four visorless players represent the last connection to a different time in hockey, and like it or not, should be appreciated for it. Who knows how long Reaves can draw into an NHL lineup, as his skill continues to decline with age so much so that it might not be worth keeping him in for his other attributes, which have given him a pretty good career in the league. Bogosian has played a bigger and better role in years past, up from seventh defenseman status to a regular in the Minnesota Wild lineup, but he too faces father time as he approaches age 35. Advertisement O'Reilly and Benn are the two most likely to finish as the last player without a visor, but Benn had a bit of a dry spell at the end of the season and throughout the playoffs for Dallas. Now, the Stars have a decision to make with Benn currently an unrestricted free agent and very minimal cap space for Dallas. The plan certainly seems to be in place for Benn to return, but there is still no contract in place. Until the final four are finally phased out of the league, we should appreciate the rarity of seeing a player without a visor. Chances are it will never be seen again in professional hockey. Make sure you bookmark THN's Dallas Stars site for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Advertisement Signing Mitch Marner Will Not Answer All Of Dallas' Prayers Stars Sign Kole Lind to Two-Way Deal Former Stars Assistant Coach Hired By Boston Stars Sign Cameron Hughes to Two-Way Contract
CTV News
25-06-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
Windsor native Matt Martin retires, leaving the NHL with just a few visor-less players
New York Islanders' Matt Martin (17) plays against the Pittsburgh Penguins during an NHL hockey game, March 29, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File) Matt Martin announced his retirement Tuesday after 16 NHL seasons, all but two with the New York Islanders, a departure that leaves the league with only a few players who take the ice without a visor. Martin was one of just five holdovers in the league who played without a visor on his helmet. His move to the front office as special assistant to Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche makes Ryan O'Reilly, Jamie Benn, Zach Bogosian and Ryan Reaves the only visor-less players remaining. The NHL and NHL Players' Association agreed in 2013 to mandate visors for newcomers, grandfathering them like helmets were decades earlier. Asked about it in November 2023, Martin figured it would be a major adjustment to put a visor back on, especially given how much of his job on the ice was fighting. He played his final of 1,075 regular-season and playoff games without one on April 17. 'If they mandated it, I would've wore it,' Martin told The Associated Press at the time. 'I took it off because of the role I play, and at the time, everybody that played that role didn't wear it. I got used to that, so I never changed.' Craig MacTavish, who played until 1997, was the NHL's last helmetless player. Martin called Benn and O'Reilly 'the odds-on favorites' to be the last without a visor. ___ AP NHL: Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press
