NHL analyst and star forward blast Maple Leafs and their fans

Fansided | February 19, 2026

NHL analyst Craig Button and veteran Mark Stone criticize the Maple Leafs and their fans, questioning how Toronto treats its star players.

Mar 19, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner (16) and Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) during a break in the action against the Colorado Avalanche at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images | John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

An underachieving season and the sting of watching former star Mitch Marner deliver yet another clutch moment in the national colours of Team Canada might have been enough to test the patience of Toronto Maple Leafs fans.