Mitch Marner's Lack of Chemistry With Connor McDavid Lands Him a Demotion for Canada

Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner has dropped down Team Canada's depth chart after a lack of chemistry with linemate Connor McDavid, now finds himself with a new centre.

Team Canada suffered a heartbreaking 3-1 loss to Team USA in a heated matchup between the rival nations on Saturday, and the loss may have some repercussions for Leafs star Mitch Marner.

The game was filled with grit and determination, evident right from the first 9 seconds, where not one, not two, but three fights broke out in succession.

However, looking deeper into Team Canada's loss, the primary issue was clearly a lack of offensive production. One notable line change during the game was the breakup of the former first line, which had featured Marner and Reinhart on either side of McDavid.

The demotion of Marner and Reinhart occurred in the third period, but the implications could extend throughout the remainder of the tournament.

As Mark Masters shared on X:

'Rolling with this top six as they look to mount a comeback in the 3rd period

Crosby - McDavid - Stone
Reinhart - MacKinnon - Marner'