Vegas Golden Knights forward Mitch Marner shared personal experiences with mental health struggles during his time with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The comments came during a media session following the team's Stanley Cup final loss.
After Vegas fell to the Carolina Hurricanes in the Stanley Cup final, Marner spoke at the club's final media availability on Tuesday. He described dark periods during his nine seasons in Toronto, where constant criticism and social media comments weighed heavily on him.
Marner credited support from family members and teammates for helping him manage his mental health over the past five years. He noted that distancing himself from social media in recent seasons has provided relief.
In his first season with Vegas, Marner recorded 10 goals and 19 assists in 22 playoff games. He encouraged others facing similar challenges to seek help from those around them.
