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

[Hunters Rule]

Is playing with all different line combos in todays game just scored his 3rd short handed.... He will likely play centre in the Nhl. He has scored 2 of his 3 goals and set up another to chase Red Wings prospect(Jake Patterson) and two times WJC Canadian goalie out of the game.

 

[Nicko999]

I will say it again, if a team picks Dylan Strome over Mitchell Marner they are making a big mistake.

Marner is #3 in the draft.

 

[Kingpin794]

He's just smarter than 99.9% of the guys he plays against. Forget the size issue.

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

I will say it again, if a team picks Dylan Strome over Mitchell Marner they are making a big mistake.

Marner is #3 in the draft.

I'm in a keeper league and it looks like it will be in the 3-4-5 range of this draft. I saw Hanifin yesterday and was amazed at his skating ability and what he could become is something special, IMO. I was shocked by how domintant Strome looked last Sunday on the Sportsnet game. I have loved Marner from the start, the skill and smarts combo is incredible with him.

In short, there is no wrong choice, IMO. But put a gun to my head, which player do I think has the best chance to be ELITE in the NHL, I pick Marner.

 

[FreeBird]

I'm in a keeper league and it looks like it will be in the 3-4-5 range of this draft. I saw Hanifin yesterday and was amazed at his skating ability and what he could become is something special, IMO. I was shocked by how domintant Strome looked last Sunday on the Sportsnet game. I have loved Marner from the start, the skill and smarts combo is incredible with him.

In short, there is no wrong choice, IMO. But put a gun to my head, which player do I think has the best chance to be ELITE in the NHL, I pick Marner.

Reminds me of Yzerman if he played centre it would be a toss up.

 

[FlareKnight]

I think for the teams in the 3-5 spots there are plenty of great options so hard to really go wrong with whoever. Marner just showing that yeah he is a really talented prospect.

Some tough calls to be made that's for sure.

 

[Willchel Marlynder]

Reminds me of Yzerman if he played centre it would be a toss up.

If Marner played center? He's playing center right now. 6 points in 2 games as a center in the playoffs.

 

[Willchel Marlynder]

Marner seems to me like a Giroux clone from what I have seen of him. Same size, creativity and competitiveness. You can't pass that up at #5 if your Carolina. No effing way.

He won't make it to 5

 

[Bps21*]

The top 5 in this draft seems pretty clear cut to me...but what doesn't is the order after 1 and 2. I prefer Marner.

 

[ocrighton]

If Marner played center? He's playing center right now. 6 points in 2 games as a center in the playoffs.

Has he really been playing center?

 

[Pi]

Has he really been playing center?

Yes, he's playing centre in the playoffs in the 2 games so far.

 

[Tyrolean]

I will say it again, if a team picks Dylan Strome over Mitchell Marner they are making a big mistake.

Marner is #3 in the draft.

Hanifin is consensus #3.

 

[613Leafer]

Id love to see London go on a deep playoff run with Marner playing centre the whole time. Seeing a ~15-20 game sample size of Marner playing centre, primarily against the tougher OHL teams, would be a great test to make sure he can play as an elite centre at the OHL level for an extended period of time.

 

[Hero]

the 3-5 spot is crazy

Really hope leafs don't fall out.

 

[Quares27]

Ya as a Leafs fan great year to be in the top 5... seems really clear cut who the top 5 are and they're all amazing prospects. Would love to get Marner

 

[dubey]

Leafs bandwagon just shifted from Strome to Marner

 

[snizzbone*]

Leafs bandwagon just shifted from Strome to Marner

expect it to shift every night until we win the lottery and get to draft mcdavid

 

[Falcons93]

Hanifin is consensus #3.

Last year maybe. I've had Marner at #3 since December. Hope the Leafs manage to take him, but wouldn't be disappointed with either of Strome or Hanifin.

 

[one77]

Leafs are getting Hanifin or Marner. I am extremely excited about this.

I'm just worried they pick Strome before Hanifin/Marner. I like Dylan but Marner/Hanifin have elite potential. Franchise type elite.

 

[TheLeastOfTheBunch]

Leafs are getting Hanifin or Marner. I am extremely excited about this.

I'm just worried they pick Strome before Hanifin/Marner. I like Dylan but Marner/Hanifin have elite potential. Franchise type elite.

I think Dylan is up there too. Kid has immense potential as well

 

[one77]

I think Dylan is up there too. Kid has immense potential as well

I like him and think he'll be a good player. Just not sold on him being an elite talent like Marner and Hanifin. I don't see that 'special' type of player in him at the next level.

 

[Nicko999]

I think Dylan is up there too. Kid has immense potential as well

I see Dylan Strome as a 60 pts guy.
I see Marner as a PPG elite forward.

 

[Albus Dumbledore]

ive been liking marner more and more lately and hes tearing up the playoffs nows
would love to have mcjesus in the blue and white but i wouldnt lose a days sleep if we took marner at #4

 

[LV*]

If the Leafs pick at #4, 1. Hanifin 2. Marner 3. Strome

We would be guaranteed one of them even if an unlikely team wins the lottery

 

[WTFMAN99]

Leafs bandwagon just shifted from Strome to Marner

Now that he's playing centre and doing well...

I'm totally stumped as a Leafs fan.