Maple Leafs Fans React to Outrageous Ticket Prices for Mitch Marner's One-Time Return

It will be the only matchup of the season where the star forward, traded last summer, will skate at Scotiabank Arena in front of Toronto fans. As expected, demand to attend this historic game is through the roof.

According to several resale sites, ticket prices have reached nearly absurd levels. For two seats in the upper sections of the arena-the equivalent of the «nosebleeds» at Montreal's Bell Centre-fans now have to pay nearly $1,000. An enormous sum for seats that normally aren't the most coveted.

Not only is Marner's return to the city of Toronto causing havoc, but ticket prices in general have fans venting on social media.

Drafted by the Maple Leafs in 2015, the Markham native had some of his best offensive seasons with the team, forming a formidable duo with Auston Matthews. His departure, forced by the club's tight salary situation, left a bitter taste for many fans.

On January 23, everyone will want to witness the moment Marner skates on Toronto ice again-but this time as an opponent.

An electric atmosphere is already anticipated, split between the ovation for his years of loyal service and the boos reserved for the player now wearing Golden Knights colors.

Part of the hype comes from the fact that this event won't repeat this season. The NHL scheduled only one matchup in Toronto between the Leafs and Vegas, increasing both the rarity-and the value-of this night.

It remains to be seen if Marner will spoil the party for his former teammates. But one thing is certain: regardless of the result, this game will be one of the most anticipated in Toronto.