When the Maple Leafs' season ended, it seemed like changes were inevitable. However, fast forward less than a month, and what once seemed certain is now uncertain. Earlier this week, news broke that Marner would likely be unwilling to accept a trade or sign a contract extension.
After the season ended, a photo surfaced online of Mitch Marner and the new Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube having coffee. The photo surprised many, especially with all the speculation about Marner's future in Toronto.
Why was the new head coach meeting with a player the organization might trade? Now we might have an answer.
According to two separate accounts on X, new head coach Craig Berube hopes to coach Marner next season.
This was followed up by a similar report:
The Maple Leafs face a challenge: new members of the organization often see untapped potential in the current roster and believe they can unlock it. Time will tell if the new head coach can convince the organization to keep Marner or if the past eight years will be too much for Marner to overcome.
Do you think head coach Craig Berube can unlock a new level with Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner?
Source: Blade Of SteelOne member of the Toronto Maple Leafs doesn't want Mitch Marner traded
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Yes | 245 | 52 % |
No | 226 | 48 % |
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