Marner refuses to worry about slow start and has a message for Leafs fans

When Mitch Marner signed his lucrative deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs ahead of the 2019-20 season, fans expected points to be posted in return. 

However as the Leafs’ second-leading scorer and third-highest paid player, Marner is still looking for his first point of the season at 5-on-5. And he isn’t the only one… we have to admit it’s been a slow start to the season offensively for Toronto’s top line: two goals from Marner, one from John Tavares and none from Kasperi Kapanen.

But Marner isn’t worried one bit. 

“I never [worry],” Marner said with a confident shrug after the Leafs’ optional morning skate on Tuesday morning, per TSN. 

The Leafs are 1-2-1 at home and face the Minnesota Wild tonight. It might be too soon to press the panic button after five games… 

Or is it? 

On top of this first line being unable to score, it’s also being scored against – Kapanen is minus-6, Marner minus-4, Tavares minus-2.

But Marner’s message remains the same. 

“It’s just, stay patient with it. Stuff is going to come. There’s no worry on our line or on our team.”

Marner and Tavares found instant chemistry on a line last season and fans were hoping to see it successful again this year. They however have started this year without left-winger Zach Hyman, who is still recovering from knee surgery.

Maybe the problem lies with Kapanen?