Leafs Analyst Tears a Strip Off of Mitch Marner for Actions Since the End of the Season

While a continued union between Mitch Marner and the Toronto Maple Leafs never really appeared to be in the cards once their playoff run came to an end, it doesn't seem like many expected the behaviour from Marner that followed.

Marner essentially cut off all ties with the Maple Leafs and has shown no intention to engage in any conversations regarding an extension. He also cancelled his upcoming charity event in Toronto, which all but confirmed his desire to leave his hometown club.

While friendly banter was never expected, his movements have not gone unnoticed from Leafs media members, including Sportsnet's JD Bunkis, who let his feelings be known on the topic on his JD Bunkis Podcast.

While Marner received a lot of vitriol from the fan base during the playoffs, the Maple Leafs did good by him every chance they had. Unsuccessful cores rarely last 9 seasons, let alone 4-5 straight years, but the Leafs never looked upon Marner as a trade piece until he refused to negotiate, even though they could have approached him at any time to waive his NMC.

Bunkis raises a good point regarding Marner's off-season so far and it's a feeling shared by many in the city. Marner had all the makings of becoming an all-time great in franchise history. Currently sitting in 4th for assists (520) and 5th in points (741), all that has seemingly washed away with his behaviour of late.

The animosity that he carries will be seared in the minds of Toronto fans for years to come, and because of this, his legacy is tainted.