C Mitchell Marner - London Knights, OHL (2015 Draft)

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Odds Dvorak and Marner can make the jump to the NHL next year together with Domi?

 

[wings5]

I don't think so, Marner is a special player, Eichel and McDavid are truly exceptional. Guys who are no question franchise centerman. I think it's unfair to Marner to compare him to them.

Figured, comparing Marner to McDavid is like comparing Giroux to Crosby.

 

[JetsHomer]

Could you compare him to McDavid or Eichel if he had more size?

Best comparable is P. Kane imo.

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

he's a winger eh?
may not matter for the Oilers if the kid keeps lighting it up...BPA

 

[Parliament]

Has he been a natural RW or LW in the past? I thought I read he was playing center this year though

 

[Get North]

I think he'll have a better transition than most junior players because he's so good without the puck like getting open for shots and he knows how to move the puck quickly.

 

[bossram]

Marner has to be the clear 3rd pick right now. He's just playing out of his mind.

 

[Wintersun]

I think there is a chance he hits 150 points...

This kid is just brilliant.

 

[Team Cozens]

Marner has to be the clear 3rd pick right now. He's just playing out of his mind.

I wouldn't be disappointed if the Sabres drafted Marner at #2.
Having said that Murray seems to see little separation between McDavid and Eichel.

 

[Trottier]

I think he'll have a better transition than most junior players because he's so good without the puck like getting open for shots and he knows how to move the puck quickly.

Three questions for you or anyone else with first-hand observation (based on your assessment above, I'm assuming you have watched Marner play actual games):

1 - You mentioned that Marner is good without the puck. How is he when the other team has the puck (defense)? Specifically in positioning and effort. And especially when playing center.

2 - Does he go into dirty areas of the ice? Will he take a hit to make play?

3 - Does he net out as a guy who can play (well at) both center or wing in the NHL?

The Kane reference is tantalizing.

Thanks in advance for the responses.

 

[3 Minute Minor]

Three questions for you or anyone else with first-hand observation (based on your assessment above, I'm assuming you have watched Marner play actual games):

1 - You mentioned that Marner is good without the puck. How is he when the other team has the puck (defense)? Specifically in positioning and effort. And especially when playing center.

2 - Does he go into dirty areas of the ice? Will he take a hit to make play?

3 - Does he net out as a guy who can play (well at) both center or wing in the NHL?

The Kane reference is tantalizing.

Thanks in advance for the responses.

1 - Great
2 - Yes. Yes.
3 - Yes.

He reminds me of a better version of what people expect from Eberle if that makes any sense at all.

 

[Get North]

Three questions for you or anyone else with first-hand observation (based on your assessment above, I'm assuming you have watched Marner play actual games):

1 - You mentioned that Marner is good without the puck. How is he when the other team has the puck (defense)? Specifically in positioning and effort. And especially when playing center.

2 - Does he go into dirty areas of the ice? Will he take a hit to make play?

3 - Does he net out as a guy who can play (well at) both center or wing in the NHL?

The Kane reference is tantalizing.

Thanks in advance for the responses.

He's good in positioning and he definitely tries his hardest to get the puck back but sometimes he loses puck battles to bigger players. He's good with his stick though to steal the puck backchecking or reading plays like passes cross ice.

I would say he goes to the dirty areas, he isn't a perimeter player either and he does take a hit to make the play.

I like Marner more at centre because of his vision and great playmaking ability but I can see him playing on the wing in the NHL aswell because he's a great all-around offensive player.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Best comparable is P. Kane imo.

That's who he reminds me of as well strictly based on highlights that I've seen of him.

 

[Random Forest]

Seems more Giroux than Kane to me. He even plays the same brand of defense. That is, he isn't necessarily five steps ahead in the D zone like Bergeron or Kopitar, but he is effective because he hustles and works hard enough to break up opposing chances.

Kane also generates offense with his skill and ability to make such precise passes and shots. Giroux relies more on his vision, awareness, and creativity. That's not to say both don't have some of the other's characteristics, but just what each player relies on for most of his production.

I think Marner relies on Giroux's assets (vision, awareness, and creativity) more than Kane's and that will be even more pronounced at the NHL level.

 

[ps241]

Pretty crazy draft at the top this year. Marner is starting to feel like a kid that has close to 1st overall talent level in a normal year.

 

[ZeroPT*]

Seems more Giroux than Kane to me. He even plays the same brand of defense. That is, he isn't necessarily five steps ahead in the D zone like Bergeron or Kopitar, but he is effective because he hustles and works hard enough to break up opposing chances.

Kane also generates offense with his skill and ability to make such precise passes and shots. Giroux relies more on his vision, awareness, and creativity. That's not to say both don't have some of the other's characteristics, but just what each player relies on for most of his production.

I think Marner relies on Giroux's assets (vision, awareness, and creativity) more than Kane's and that will be even more pronounced at the NHL level.

He's a hybrid of the two IMO. His tenacity is Giroux level and his skill is Kane level

 

[puckfan13]

Kane is not a good comparable for Marner. The Giroux one is better for sure. He is more cerebral than Kane and less flashy in my opinion. Kane and Drouin are like freewheeling artists out there with their tantalizing speed and skill, Marner is more of a very smart and cerebral playmaker. It certainly helps Marner as well that he plays with Christian Dvorak who might be the smartest player in all of junior hockey. Excellent prospect.

 

[Random Forest]

He's a hybrid of the two IMO. His tenacity is Giroux level and his skill is Kane level

Everyone appears more skilled at the junior level, though. In the NHL, I can't see Marner being too much like Kane. He just doesn't rely on his raw skill like Kane does.

 

[TOML]

I think there's a pretty good chance Marner ends up in Edmonton.

 

[Wintersun]

Seems more Giroux than Kane to me. He even plays the same brand of defense. That is, he isn't necessarily five steps ahead in the D zone like Bergeron or Kopitar, but he is effective because he hustles and works hard enough to break up opposing chances.

Kane also generates offense with his skill and ability to make such precise passes and shots. Giroux relies more on his vision, awareness, and creativity. That's not to say both don't have some of the other's characteristics, but just what each player relies on for most of his production.

I think Marner relies on Giroux's assets (vision, awareness, and creativity) more than Kane's and that will be even more pronounced at the NHL level.

I actually dont really see Kane in his game. I see Giroux as well.

 

[Team Cozens]

Odds Dvorak and Marner can make the jump to the NHL next year together with Domi?

If Arizona is drafting at #2..... Do they select Eichel..... Or Marner to keep the Knights line together.
This could happen.

 

[voxel]

I think there's a pretty good chance Marner ends up in Edmonton.

If he keeps on progressing... hell yes! I love draft prospect that rise. Weren't Patrick Kane, Ryan Johansen, and Seguin major draft risers?

 

[TrueGrit]

If Arizona is drafting at #2..... Do they select Eichel..... Or Marner to keep the Knights line together.
This could happen.

Eichel

 

[Michael Brand Eggs]

is there any chance we can get the whole "Grand Marnier" nickname trending? That would be great.

 

[3 Minute Minor]

is there any chance we can get the whole "Grand Marnier" nickname trending? That would be great.

his last name is Marner