The offseason has not been too kind to Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner. From rampant trade speculation to contract negotiations stalling. Though one offseason Instagram post has drawn a lot of flak.
Recently, Marner and his wife Stephanie enjoyed a leisurely sea-doo ride with their dog and while it was all smiles for the Maple Leafs winger, the fans on the other hand felt slighted.
The fan's response was referring to Max Domi's workout regiment that has been documented throughout the offseason on Instagram. Domi is frequently shown working on his agility, dexterity and strength and Marner looks as if he's building up his follower count and fans are not impressed.
What's striking is the fact that Marner is the one who is part of the Core Four and should be putting in the maximum amount of time into getting physically in shape; not the "perennial 3rd-liner" Max Domi who shows the fire of his old man unlike Marner.
It is a good bet to see Marner light up the scoresheet this year, but one has to think that if he ended up working harder in the offseason it could translate to a better contract or even persuade the Maple Leafs to re-sign him.