Mitch Marner speaks about return to Toronto: 'I'm going to try to enjoy it'

""I don't want to look back anymore. I don't want to look in the past," Marner said via TSN's Chris Johnston."

""I'm sure once warmup is over and the anthem starts going, your heart will beat a little faster. But I'm sure as soon as the puck drops, I'm just going to try to think of it as another game, another opportunity to go out there and try to win two points," Marner said via The Toronto Sun's Terry Koshan."

Mitch Marner will return to Toronto to face his former Maple Leafs after signing with the Vegas Golden Knights, marking one of the most anticipated returns in Toronto sports this decade. Marner says he does not want to dwell on the past and wants to treat the game like any other, focusing on winning two points. He expects an elevated heartbeat during warmup and the anthem, and anticipates feeling emotional during a likely video tribute. Many Leafs fans remain bitter over his departure and are expected to boo loudly during the game.

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