Maple Leafs leaked Marner fiasco to force his hand, prepare fans..

It seems like you’re referring to a situation involving Mitch Marner and the Toronto Maple Leafs, where there was a leak related to his status or contract situation that may have been used to put pressure on him. If the team leaked information to prepare fans or force Marner to make a decision, this would not be the first time an NHL team or any major sports franchise used tactics like this to influence a player’s decision or handle a contract negotiation.

Leaks can be a way to gauge public reaction or to push a player or his camp into making a move. In sports, especially with high-profile players like Marner, these leaks might be strategically used to sway negotiations or to shape the narrative around a player’s future.

 

What specifically are you referring to regarding this situation? Is it related to contract talks, a trade rumor, or something else that came to light recently?