Toronto Maple Leafs fans might hate Mitch Marner's guts. They might burn his jerseys and prepare their vocal cords for a slathering of boos come January 23, 2026. However, the Maple Leafs organization doesn't necessarily have the same hatred as the fans.
In fact, one can say they have nothing but kind words for the former "Core Four" member. As Marner goes from the "Core Four" to the "12-Pack," Maple Leafs megastar Auston Matthews had some wonderful words for his former teammate on Wednesday.
No, not that one. Ladies and gentlemen, the guy who's ranked worse than Jack Eichel in the NHL Network's Top-20 centers list.