Mitch Marner teams up with two NHL superstars to gear up for his contract year in 2024-25
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According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, Mitch Marner of the Toronto Maple Leafs has been training with two NHL superstars during the offseason.
The NHL offseason is always an intriguing time to observe how players prepare. Previously, Mitch Marner's training stayed mostly under the radar. However, on the premiere of "32 Thoughts" with Kyle Bukauskas, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported that Mitch Marner embarked on a significant road trip to train alongside two of the league's best, Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon.
The likes of Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon," revealed Friedman. "At a previous Biosteel camp he played with MacKinnon in camp... I've heard he's looked dynamite with Crosby and MacKinnon at this camp.
The Biosteel camp has been a hub for elite players over the years. With Marner entering the final season of his contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs, there's an extra layer of motivation driving his offseason efforts.
Marner is betting on himself this season. With his contract expiring, he's hoping to emulate William Nylander's performance last season and prove his worth. Marner is aiming to make an undeniable case for a contract extension by starting the season strong.
I understand he has taken this summer extremely seriously, said Friedman on the 32 Thoughts podcast. He knows this is all hovering around him and he has been determined to have the best possible summer that he can to be ready.
The pressure will be on Toronto Maple Leafs' GM Brad Treliving to make a decision: lock Marner into a long-term deal or risk backlash from fans and media if Marner shines.
I think deep down that's what Marner wants to happen too, added Friedman
Last season, Marner put up an impressive 85 points in just 69 games, but he faced criticism for his postseason performance. A fast start in the 2024-25 NHL season could ramp up the pressure on Treliving to secure Marner's future with the team.
As this situation unfolds, we will provide updates on Mitch Marner's contract and his progress this season.
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