Mitch Marner speaks about mental health struggles during Toronto tenure
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 9:57 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Mitch Marner, now with Vegas, discussed his challenging mental health experiences during his nine seasons with Toronto. He described several 'dark moments' while playing for the Maple Leafs. Marner's reflections come as he transitions to a new chapter in his career with the Golden Knights, where he continues to push for success in the NHL.
- •Mitch Marner reflects on his time in Toronto with mental health issues.
- •He faced 'dark moments' over nine seasons with the Maple Leafs.
- •Marner is now playing for the Vegas Golden Knights.
- •His statements underscore the broader conversation about athlete mental health.
- 10:32 PMESPN — Vegas' Marner reflects on 'dark' days in Toronto
"Vegas star Mitch Marner reflected on the struggles he had with mental health in Toronto, saying he had some "dark moments" in his nine seasons with the team.
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