After Mitch Marner answered questions about Wednesday’s winning goal in overtime against the New York Rangers, the Toronto Maple Leafs forward said after the game so he could get his message across on Mental Health Day. wanted to maintain a scrum of
“Don’t be afraid to reach out, call someone, ask how people are doing,” Marner said. There are many people around you who love you.”
Over the last few years, with his Marner Assist Foundation, Marner has taken steps to support a number of causes, including mental health, including ending the stigma of discussion on the topic.
“What I’ve done a really great job in the last few years is not being afraid to reach out and talk about it and try to get a better understanding or a better understanding of myself,” Marner said. He added: “If you have a strong mentality, it will be pretty difficult to breakout on the ice.”
Marner also covered a carjacking incident in May in which three suspects—two with guns, another with a knife—approached and robbed him of his Range Rover in Etobicoke.
He explained how talking to someone about his ordeal helped him get through the traumatic event. He admitted that there are situations where he is still thinking about it.
“Late nights and weird vibes still come to mind from time to time,” says Marner. “Don’t be afraid to reach out and talk to someone. You should try to find a way out of it. Talking to someone is not a bad idea.”
