How can Mitch Marner take yet another step forward for the Leafs?

Mitchell Marner has been a key part of the Toronto Maple Leafs' success since his debut in 2016-17. He has had ups and downs, including a controversial contract and struggles in the playoffs.

Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner were dominant in the playoffs this season. They lost in a first round to the Lightning. Marneck signed a $10.9 million contract in 2019. He will be playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2022-23 season and has to perform well to avoid the first-round exit.

Mitch Marner took a big step forward last season with his goal scoring. He smashed his previous career goal total of 26 and scored 35 in 72 games. Marneck has also improved his defensive game and is now a player Sheldon Keefe trusts in big games when the team is defending a lead. If Marnie and Matthews can continue to develop into dominant players in all three zones, they could be real threats to win a Selke in the years to come. If Sheldon's team can play well in playoff time, it will have more success. It will be especially true if they can go toe to toe with the best offensive players.

Mitch Marner blocks two shots in the dying seconds.