"I think it's a big deal for everyone. This is a high-quality player. Mitch Marner was a great Leaf when he was here in Toronto. He was a great Leaf, he was a great player. He is a good kid, too,"
"His tenure ended unceremoniously, and I think people were not happy with him at the end. But this is a great Leaf, and I hope he gets a nice reception when he comes back next week."
Mitch Marner left the Toronto Maple Leafs on June 30 in a sign-and-trade to the Vegas Golden Knights, signing an eight-year, $12 million contract while Toronto received Nicolas Roy. Marner, 28, ranks as the Maple Leafs' sixth-leading scorer with 741 points over nine seasons. The Golden Knights host the Maple Leafs on Thursday for Marner's first game against his former team, with a return to Scotiabank Arena scheduled for January 23. Expectations for Marner and the Leafs' core four included deep playoff runs, but recent postseason results and Marner's late-season struggles led to fan frustration.
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