Twitter Reaction: Big domino falls as Marner signs with Maple Leafs

Chris Johnston and Shawn McKenzie breakdown the Toronto Maple Leafs signing Mitch Marner, noting that the team is now all in, with several defencemen on expiring contracts and very little wiggle room with the salary cap.

Sportsnet Staff September 13, 2019, 9:20 PM

Mitchell Marner and the Toronto Maple Leafs finally agreed to a new contract after months of negotiations, a significant transaction for both the Maple Leafs and the rest of the restricted free agent market.

Naturally, it set hockey Twitter alight.

I’m exactly where I want to be, in front of the greatest hockey fans in the world, proudly continuing the tradition with the @MapleLeafs. See you soon.

— Mitchell Marner (@Marner93) September 14, 2019

"We can, and we will" – Kyle Dubas https://t.co/vA5wQy6eVo

— Tim Micallef (@tim_micallef) September 13, 2019

The #MapleLeafs Mitch Marner 6 year $10.893M Cap Hit:

-Yr 1: $700K Base, $15.3M SB
-Yr 2: $700K & $14.3M SB
-Yr 3: $750K & $9.608M SB
-Yr 4: $750K & $7.25M SB
-Yr 5: $750K & $7.25M SB
-Yr 6: $750K, $7.25M SB

Rep’d by Darren Ferris @quartexxmgmt https://t.co/bcUNcKgR24

— PuckPedia (@PuckPedia) September 14, 2019

Marner signed to the Leafs. pic.twitter.com/SXnBH1HYb9

— Anthony Stewart (@StuMunrue) September 13, 2019

Point, Tkachuk, Laine, Connor after seeing Marner’s deal: pic.twitter.com/5RHDokVhlO

— Eric Engels (@EricEngels) September 13, 2019

Rest of the RFA market now that the market has been set. #Marner pic.twitter.com/LLZpFEGlLt

— Anthony Stewart (@StuMunrue) September 14, 2019

https://twitter.com/berts_prospects/status/1172673094458249216

Fellow players, like Max Domi, sent their congratulations to Marner, while Maple Leafs fans were just happy with the news.

Looking at @Marner93 bank account like… congrats brother! So happy for you. Well deserved! pic.twitter.com/cCOvgjeMvA

— Max Domi (@max_domi) September 13, 2019

Marner was going to hold out longer but he realized nhl 20 wasn't that good so he had nothing else to do at home

— Tony X (@soIoucity) September 13, 2019

NHL fan: Marner overpaid!!!!

Leafs fans rn: pic.twitter.com/5jMpHAMjCR

— David Nestico  (@davidnestico200) September 13, 2019

https://twitter.com/MoustacheKevin/status/1172675621089992704

It’s time pic.twitter.com/mK7vDmx3C5

— Steve “Dangle” Glynn (@Steve_Dangle) September 14, 2019

It’s about time Mitch Marner signs a contract extension now I can enjoy Leafs hockey without people talking about Marner every 2 seconds

— Steven Richmond

You are officially forgiven Mitch, yes you made me angry, but I still love you

Auston Matthews, William Nylander and MITCH MARNER baby

I am so excited for this season

— Julia (@MatthewsIsALeaf) September 14, 2019

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