Life Changing News Strikes Future Boston Bruins Star Mitch Marner Ahead Of Round Two
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Entering their final practice before game 1 against the Florida Panthers in the second-round, the Toronto Maple Leafs were down a star forward after receiving some life changing news.
Mitch Marner was not present during the Toronto Maple Leafs final practice ahead of the second round, but it's clear that he had one of the best excesses ever after having some life changing news.
There was some speculation on why he wasn't present, but later on the Toronto Maple Leafs ended up revealing the reasoning behind it.
Life Changing News Strikes Mitch Marner
The Toronto Maple Leafs ended up clearing the air surrounding Marner being absent from practice and revealed that him and his wife Stephanie welcomed their first child into the world.
It was also revealed that Marner and his wife ended up having a baby boy, and Marner took the day to process this news.
Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner and his wife, Stephanie, welcomed the arrival of a baby boy this morning. Marner will not participate in today's practice.
Marner played a big role in the Toronto Maple Leafs first-round win of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs as he recorded a goal, and 7 assists for 8 points in six games.
Now it will be interesting to see if he can continue that, and if he gets the so called "dad power" now.
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube had an amusing response when he was asked about this life changing news for Mitch Marner and his family:
Craig Berube having some fun, asked what being a dad will do for Mitch Marner. «Well, he's probably in a good mood *laughs*. No, it's awesome..»
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