Steven Stamkos and Schenn defend Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner against unfair criticism (Source: Imagn)
The Nashville Predators are speaking out against the "unwarranted" and "unfair" criticism of Toronto Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner. The attention Marner gets, both good and bad, is often intensified because he plays in the high-pressure Toronto market.
During a game between the Maple Leafs and Predators, Nashville players Steven Stamkos and Luke Schenn defended Marner. Stamkos and Schenn believe the criticism isn’t justified.
"Took some heat here at times & to me it's unfair," Schenn said.
Stamkos said that while some negative attention comes with playing in such a big market, Marner’s skill and value to the Leafs are undeniable across the league. Stamkos, an experienced NHL player, also pointed out that if you asked others in the league, they would agree that Marner is one of the best players.
