I don’t know if it’s doesn’t accept criticism. Look Marner’s play warrants the criticism. But this guy has been getting shit on heavy the past year by everyone, fans, media, newspaper, radio lol (whether you think it’s deserved or not) there is only so much one can take. Why is anyone shocked his responses are defensive?
I really don’t see any world where Marner is back as a Maple Leafs next year and if he is, this team isn’t serious about success.
MM always been a medias darling. Before this playoffs, there are hardly any criticisms on him from the medias. Esp the advance stats crowd. The only diff now is that the advance stats crowd in the medias are very quiet bc even they know the team is struggling and MM been bad.
Honestly, he has been really bad this playoffs and generally wasnt good the past few playoffs.
Only now that the medias are over him bc it is really obvious.
Is MM the only problem? Nope. Is he a major factor in Leafs struggles? Yes.
I would say that beside the 4th line and a few players, the whole team from top to bottom sucks. However, if you are the top players of the team, the blame will be toward you esp if you are not performing.
People don’t crap on JT bc he is a sunk cost.
People say the same thing about Willie, just go and see how many people(fans and medias) were questioning his injury while he skated with the team.
AM is getting heat not as much as MM but some questions(me included) why does he always get outplayed by opposing C.