![Things look bleak for the Leafs, and Mitch Marner is an easy target. The solution starts with the stars | The Star Things look bleak for the Leafs, and Mitch Marner is an easy target. The solution starts with the stars | The Star](https://images.thestar.com/KjBpFzbwh8aoCZRF8z1NAee_wrI=/1280x1024/smart/filters:cb(1635222917514)/https://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/sports/leafs/analysis/2021/10/24/things-look-bleak-for-the-leafs-and-mitch-marner-is-an-easy-target-the-solution-starts-with-the-stars/leafs_sharks_marner.jpg)
Things look bleak for the Leafs, and Mitch Marner is an easy target. The solution starts with the stars | The Star
![Mirtle: Mitch Marner's massive $65-million second contract puts even more pressure on Maple Leafs young core – The Athletic Mirtle: Mitch Marner's massive $65-million second contract puts even more pressure on Maple Leafs young core – The Athletic](https://cdn.theathletic.com/app/uploads/2019/02/06164219/GettyImages-1075444444-1024x683.jpg)
Mirtle: Mitch Marner's massive $65-million second contract puts even more pressure on Maple Leafs young core – The Athletic
![TSN on Twitter: "Matthews, Marner, Tavares, Nylander and Rielly will account for $48,005,616 of a projected $81.5M 2022 Cap hit. https://t.co/N4QDXivsT2" / Twitter TSN on Twitter: "Matthews, Marner, Tavares, Nylander and Rielly will account for $48,005,616 of a projected $81.5M 2022 Cap hit. https://t.co/N4QDXivsT2" / Twitter](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FC4TD22XoAcPJpI.jpg)
TSN on Twitter: "Matthews, Marner, Tavares, Nylander and Rielly will account for $48,005,616 of a projected $81.5M 2022 Cap hit. https://t.co/N4QDXivsT2" / Twitter
![Mitch Marner signs six-year, $65 million extension with Maple Leafs, ending long restricted free agency saga - CBSSports.com Mitch Marner signs six-year, $65 million extension with Maple Leafs, ending long restricted free agency saga - CBSSports.com](https://sportshub.cbsistatic.com/i/r/2019/04/10/f57a9d36-b2de-4294-ab63-6bc49739c7ca/thumbnail/1200x675/e7704dfbb4f727133ff1ee4ada290a7d/marner.jpg)