TSN: Craig Button on how he sees Mitch Marner’s season performs out as he’s within the closing yr of his contract.
** NHLRumors.com transcription
Host: “A variety of star energy Saturday evening with Sidney Crosby and the Pens in . Amongst these stars, Mitch Marner, whose unassisted purpose was the winner, additionally added an help within the Leafs dwelling opener.
You recognize, ton of debate over the summer time about Marner and his extension. How do you see this taking part in out all through the season?
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Button: “Before everything, what I see is, is Mitch Marner is an integral a part of the Toronto Maple Leafs. And their purpose is actual easy, it’s to have success come playoff time.
Now we’ll go to the second half. Mitch Marner is likely one of the prime gamers within the Nationwide Hockey League. He’s confirmed that point and time once more. I imply, the purpose he scores right here, I imply, it’s unbelievable how he units it up, intercepts that play by Crosby, after which simply once more, the brilliance of Mitch Marner is on show with the puck, with out the puck in so many alternative areas.
And you already know, we heard the discussions over the summer time, was maligned. Malign him, at your peril. I imply, he’s going to get his cash as a result of he deserves the cash. He’s a prime star within the league.
And I don’t assume it’s proper now about Mitch Marner having to do something together with his contract. It’s all about him attempting to be nearly as good participant that he has been for his profession. after which serving to the leagues come playoff time. That’s what that is about. If the contract will get performed in some unspecified time in the future in time with the Leafs. Fantastic. If it doesn’t, okay, we’ll see what occurs within the playoffs.
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However all in all, Mitch Marner’s getting paid whether or not it’s in Toronto or whether or not it’s in someplace else, as a free agent. The Toronto Maple Leafs are higher off with Mitch Marner than with out them.
