Auston Matthews scored an astounding 69 goals last season — 12 more than anyone on the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, 15 more than anyone on the Edmonton Oilers — and, in the end, it wasn’t enough for the Maple Leafs.

Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews spoke highly of teammate Mitch Marner right ahead of training camp during the team's media availability held on September 18. The new team captain of the Leafs praised Marner's resilience and work ethic during a summer filled with trade rumors and speculation about his contract,

Mitch Marner took the podium on day one of Maple Leafs training camp on Wednesday and made one thing very clear – he wanted nothing to do with answering a slew of questions regarding his contract negotiations.

In an interview with Sportsnet published on September 12, Oilers captain McDavid took a moment to offer glowing praise for Matthews, highlighting not just his on-ice prowess but also his connection to the city of Toronto and how he's the perfect fit for that humongous hockey market.

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews praised Mitch Marner for the way he has handled the trade rumors involving him all summer. The post ‘Great Player’: Maple Leafs’ Matthews Praises Star Forward for Handling Adversity appeared first on Heavy.

We’ll never know if Mitch Marner expected to find himself sitting at Ford Performance Centre, clad in Toronto Maple Leafs blue and white, ever again following his team’s exit from the 2023-24 Stanley Cup playoffs in Game 7 of the first round.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are entering an intriguing season with John Tavares and Mitch Marner both having expiring contracts next offseason, and as training camp is set to start, both players spoke on their situations,

Marner opened his media availability with a statement to reporters saying he wouldn't be taking questions about his contract. The forward from nearby Markham, Ont., is entering th