Don Cherry Issues Ominous Warning to the Toronto Maple Leafs Regarding Mitch Marner
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner is looking for a new contract, and it should come as no surprise that none other than Don Cherry has something to say about it.
Don Cherry is one of the most controversial voices in hockey media. While he may not work for CBC or Sportsnet anymore, there is no denying that he is still listened to by many.
"Don Cherry's Grapevine" podcast is where he spends his time discussing the hottest topics in hockey these days. Sure, he doesn't have his fastball anymore, but he still has plenty of hot takes.
A great example of this was shown over the weekend as he was asked about Mitch Marner and his impending exit from the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Don Cherry sends a message to the Toronto Maple Leafs
Of course, there is a sense that Marner is done with the Maple Leafs and that there is nothing that can be said to keep him around long-term.
However, Cherry believes it would be a mistake for the Leafs to just throw their hands up in the air and let him walk.
The former Hockey Night in Canada personality believes that the demand for Mitch will be endless and that the Leafs would be a lot better off signing him.
They (Maple Leafs) should sign him. There's a lot of teams that want him.
Based on these comments, we're not sure Don Cherry actually understands all of the details here. It is not as easy as the Leafs just signing Marner.
The 102-point winger can do whatever he wants. He is going to become a free agent, and the Leafs' willingness to sign him means nothing if he chooses to go with someone else.
This is a rough period of uncertainty for the Leafs, and only time will tell whether or not they can figure things out. For now, it feels like the Leafs are likelier to regress than improve this summer.
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