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

[MichaelJ]

Hasn't Marner reached 6'0"?

"Those size concerns are now in the past after Marner experienced an impressive growth spurt over the past few seasons that now has him entering his NHL draft season at 6-foot … and still growing."

http://www.mckeenshockey.com/prospects-blog/youngblood-mitch-marner-ready-spotlight/

 

[Snippit]

Marner leads the CHL in scoring now with 71 points.

 

[EichHart]

Marner leads the CHL in scoring now with 71 points.

Why is there no talk about this guy? 30 goals 41 assists for 71 pts. Nearly 2 PPG and leading the CHL in points as a 17 year old. People are saying he was a product of Domi but just put up 5 pts last night without him. I think he goes top 5.

 

[rt]

Why is there no talk about this guy? 30 goals 41 assists for 71 pts. Nearly 2 PPG and leading the CHL in points as a 17 year old. People are saying he was a product of Domi but just put up 5 pts last night without him. I think he goes top 5.

I'd take him 3rd overall.

 

[Zaddy]

I'd take him 3rd overall.

I'd probably do that too. I like Hanifin a lot but considering how difficult it is to project defensemen and how much longer they take to have an impact I'm inclined to pick Marner ahead of him. He's just having a terrific year so far.

 

[Knightnight]

Why is there no talk about this guy? 30 goals 41 assists for 71 pts. Nearly 2 PPG and leading the CHL in points as a 17 year old. People are saying he was a product of Domi but just put up 5 pts last night without him. I think he goes top 5.

Marner 18 pts in last 7 games without Domi in the line up. Not taking away anything from Max but the Knights have got 13 of a possible 14 points in those 7 games.

 

[Nicko999]

I'd take him 3rd overall.

Yep, Hanifin and Strome round up my top 5.

 

[Plastic Joseph]

I remember someone on tsn (I think Mckenzie) saying they saw Pat Kane in this kid in the summer and I pretty much brushed it off due to them both being on London.

Now, im not so sure.

 

[Juxtaposer]

I'd happily take Marner 4th. Gonna be really interesting between Hanifin, Marner, and Strome to see who goes 3-4-5. Hanifin is better than those two but given the fact that he's a defenseman he could fall for no good reason.

 

[Plastic Joseph]

I'd happily take Marner 4th. Gonna be really interesting between Hanifin, Marner, and Strome to see who goes 3-4-5. Hanifin is better than those two but given the fact that he's a defenseman he could fall for no good reason.

It isn't about who is better now.

 

[Juxtaposer]

It isn't about who is better now.

That wasn't at all what I was implying. It's much more likely that Hanifin has another level than Strome or Marner, given that he's a defenseman.

My point is that even though Hanifin is pretty clearly the BPA, because he's a defenseman he's not a lock to go third even though he's the third best player.

 

[Nabru]

Why is there no talk about this guy? 30 goals 41 assists for 71 pts. Nearly 2 PPG and leading the CHL in points as a 17 year old. People are saying he was a product of Domi but just put up 5 pts last night without him. I think he goes top 5.

He's not even on Domi's line. Hard to say he's a product of Domi when they're on separate lines.

 

[Jtown]

he could go 3rd he is that good.

 

[tsujimoto74]

That wasn't at all what I was implying. It's much more likely that Hanifin has another level than Strome or Marner, given that he's a defenseman.

My point is that even though Hanifin is pretty clearly the BPA, because he's a defenseman he's not a lock to go third even though he's the third best player.

I think it depends a lot on what team has that pick too. If Edmonton winds up with the 3rd pick, pretty safe bet that's where Hanifin goes. If it's a team like Buffalo or Arizona, Marner should be in heavy consideration.

 

[Curufinwe]

I hope falls to wherever the Flyers pick (currently they are 6th). We need more skill up front.

 

[Skip2myBordyloo]

Yeah, if he was 6'0 190 instead of 5'10 160 he'd be the easy favorite for #3 IMO.

 

[Roo Mad Bro]

I'd take him 3rd overall.

Same. He might be my favorite prospect in this draft.

 

[Plastic Joseph]

Yeah, if he was 6'0 190 instead of 5'10 160 he'd be the easy favorite for #3 IMO.

I think I recently read that he took a growth spurt that has him over 5'11 currently. 6' is definitely a possibility.

EDIT: annnd its literally at the top of this page in the thread.

 

[Skip2myBordyloo]

I think I recently read that he took a growth spurt that has him over 5'11 currently. 6' is definitely a possibility.

EDIT: annnd its literally at the top of this page in the thread.

He certainly didn't look anywhere near 6 foot at the time of the super series.

 

[GangGreen]

I think it depends a lot on what team has that pick too. If Edmonton winds up with the 3rd pick, pretty safe bet that's where Hanifin goes. If it's a team like Buffalo or Arizona, Marner should be in heavy consideration.

If Arizona drafts Marner, I might just have to go out and buy a Coyotes jersey. The Knights could really be called their farm team after all.

 

[Knightnight]

He certainly didn't look anywhere near 6 foot at the time of the super series.[/QUOT


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How big is Domi? 5'9 or 5'10?

 

[Juxtaposer]

I think it depends a lot on what team has that pick too. If Edmonton winds up with the 3rd pick, pretty safe bet that's where Hanifin goes. If it's a team like Buffalo or Arizona, Marner should be in heavy consideration.

Yeah, that's kinda what I was getting at.

 

[rt]

Domi was 5'9.5" at the combine. So he's not shorter than that now. Marner is obviously taller than him. I suspect Marner is no shorter than 5'10.5".

 

[Knightnight]

Domi was 5'9.5" at the combine. So he's not shorter than that now. Marner is obviously taller than him. I suspect Marner is no shorter than 5'10.5".[/QUOTE

A picture tells a 1000 words. He is at least 2 inches taller in that picture. I would say more like 3 inches.

 

[1972]

He's maintained at 2.8PPG pace for 24 games now, which is about 1/3rd the entire season in only his second OHL season while being only about 160lbs. Have to think he is pushing into that #3 spot. He will be the same size as guys like Stamkos and Tavares in 5 years, I don't see why he can't be in that category the NHL. He is a star in the making.