Brad Treliving on the heat Mitch Marner faced over the offseason in Toronto: "He took far too much criticism... We are fortunate to have Mitch... He's a star"

When you finish off in the first round, it feels like a long offseason, so it has been. Like everybody else, you are excited to get going.

I spent a year with Sheldon. I said at the time that I am a really big fan of Sheldon. I think he is a terrific coach and a terrific person.

I just felt it was time with this group. That is the unfortunate part of this business. Sometimes, it is just timing.

With Craig, I just felt a number of things. His ability to connect with players... you still need, in today's game, to be demanding.

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