Mitch Marner’s decision to leave the Toronto Maple Leafs for the Vegas Golden Knights marked one of the summer’s defining NHL moves. The 28-year-old winger, once considered a cornerstone of the Leafs alongside Auston Matthews, chose a fresh start after a decade in Toronto, seeking more than contracts or championship opportunities.

Life in Toronto had become challenging for Marner and his loved ones. Beyond playoff pressure and scrutiny, family members sometimes faced public harassment, and Marner himself encountered serious safety concerns off the ice.

Longtime agent Darren Ferris recently shared context on these experiences during a podcast appearance, revealing the personal toll the environment had taken on Marner and those close to him.

How severe were the threats to Mitch Marner?

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