The Toronto Maple Leafs are facing some on-ice challenges, and now there are suggestions from a social media user that these issues might extend to their off-ice behavior as well. Star forward Mitch Marner is currently dealing with accusations of bigotry on social media.
Fan Accuses Maple Leafs Star Mitch Marner Of Being A Bigot
Recently, a fan shared a concerning experience they had with Mitch Marner during a signing event on X (formerly known as Twitter).
[Mitch Marner] LOOKED me in my eyes at a signing after one of those open practice training camps, looked at the white kid beside me (same age btw), signed like three things for him and just completely walked past me and went to the next white kid
The post has gained attention with over 25,000 views at the time of writing. While it is unknown if the story is true or not, it is certainly alarming.
Marner currently boasts 14 goals and 38 points in 33 games this season with the Maple Leafs, ranking third on the team behind Auston Matthews and William Nylander.
As Read on House of Hockey - BREAKING: Toronto Maple Leafs Star Mitch Marner Accused Of Being A Bigot
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