"I would hope it's a warm welcome... It's unfortunate he's not with our group anymore. I think hockey is a place of respect, and I hope that the fans pay him respect."
""I would hope it's a warm welcome. I know he has nothing but good memories here, and I think the fans have experienced a lot of good memories with him as well," Woll said Thursday. "So, he's a great guy. It's unfortunate he's not with our group anymore. But, yeah, I think hockey is a place of respect, and I hope the fans pay him respect.""
"Look, not to really say that what Woll said was a little naive or even a little silly, but it was a little naive and a little silly."
Mitch Marner left the Toronto Maple Leafs and signed with the Vegas Golden Knights, prompting intense fan anger in Toronto. Goaltender Joseph Woll expressed hope that fans will offer Marner a warm, respectful welcome despite the contentious circumstances. Woll emphasized Marner's positive memories with the team and described hockey as a place of respect. Critics find Woll's expectations naive given fan resentment and reports that Marner had wanted to play elsewhere for years before free agency. Observers suggest Woll may be disconnected from social media and local sentiment, while many Leafs supporters are prepared to boo loudly when Marner returns.
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