Hanifin Or Marner?

[Mess]

The latest Hockey News draft rankings has Hanifin as BPA #3 and Marner ranked #8 overall.

Leafs are drafting #4 so BPA at that position is Strome according to NHL amateur scouts.

 

[LeafsandSharksfan]

I thought the Yotes had ties to Marner?

 

[Al14]

Wayne Gretzky couldn't help the Leafs next year. I think both Hanifin and Marner (and Strome) will be back in Jr.

Wayne is too old and has been retired too long!

 

[HEAVY DUTY]

I thought the Yotes had ties to Marner?

yea they do... with domi. both play for the knights.

 

[Warden of the North]

I dont think its a lock at all Arizona takes Strome

 

[ConnorTO]

hannifan 3rd overall book it

 

[likeabosski]

NHL Central Scouting has Hanifin ranked 3rd in North America. So assuming Arizona drafts Best Player Available, they would go for Hanifin no? That would leave us with the 4th ranked skater Dylan Strome. I'd be pretty happy with this result.

BTW Crouse is ranked 5th by NHL Central Scouting. Marner 6th. Why is Crouse not in the conversation? BPA right? If the Leafs want Marner so bad they could move down in the draft maybe and get an extra pick, prospect or nhl-ready player perhaps?

 

[budzz]

Tough call knowing our need for 1c.

Hard to argue what PK is doing for Montreal and Karlson for Ottawa... these guys are game changers that single handedly are adding 15-20 points a year for their teams.

Think about the importance of a true Number 1 D. He will be on the ice almost half the time for our team for the next 10 years.

High end teams have proven to have at least or more top end minute eating studs. Off the top of my head the last one available on the UFA market was Chara. Hard to find.

 

[Rayzorexe]

yea they do... with domi. both play for the knights.

Don't forget Christian Dvorak

 

[Longshot]

Wayne is too old and has been retired too long!

Regardless of his age, if they signed him tomorrow he would be - at worst - the third best centre on the roster.

 

[Budsfan]

Arizona needs a #1 centre and the ISS has Hanifin at #4

Lets put it this way, if either Strome or Hanifin is left at #4 we take him but Central Scouting has Hanifin at #3.

http://www.nhl.com/ice/draftprospectbrowse.htm

 

[hd1344]

If Hunter picks Hanifan over his boy Marner, you know that the Leafs have landed a GD stud defenseman.

This.

If anything, Hunter will indeed err on the side of the prospect of whom he knows more intimately (Marner) if they can't decide on either or it's too close to call.

If they choose Hanifin, it's because they think he's a substantial step ahead.

 

[Igy]

Arizona will pick Marner or Hannifin. Whoever is left for us between the two, I would take.

 

[bobber]

Arizona will pick Marner or Hannifin. Whoever is left for us between the two, I would take.

Strome

 

[Stephen]

I really want that big number one center locked up this year, I'd feel more secure in the rebuild knowing that's in place, and we can pick whatever in the next few years.

 

[Budsfan]

Paul Hendrick @HennyTweets
Great chat on Leafs TV with Dylan Strome. If he's still available at 4, The Leafs would be a great fit.

 

[false bobo]

Because Strome is a lock for #3.[My opinion my poll]

What are you basing your opinion on?

 

[darrylsittler27]

I dont expect Hanafin

to be there at 4.

 

[Trapper]

I dont think its a lock at all Arizona takes Strome

Many on the Arizona board think they will take Marner. They also said their GM singled him out as the player they like.

 

[Peace Frog]

I'd bet that 98% haven't even seen Hanifan play...I've scoured the internet and his game tape is minimal.

Yeah, I know. I find it weird that a top prospect has no "highlight" youtube vid.

 

[613Leafer]

I really want that big number one center locked up this year, I'd feel more secure in the rebuild knowing that's in place, and we can pick whatever in the next few years.

Sure, except Strome isnt a guaranteed #1 C. Huberdeau, Brassard, Couturier, R. Strome, etc were all 6'0+ ~96-105+ point centres in their respective draft years. I see Dylan as a similar calibre prospect to these guys. He may have put up more pts, but he was on a great team, and his PPG when McDavid wasnt in the lineup was the equivalent if theirs essentially. Lots of upside, but not an almost sure thing like a Stamkos/Tavares C prospect.

 

[Hunters Rule]

Marner is the most skilled fprward after Mcdavid..... would still be happy with Hanifin as our d would be a younger version of Nas.... then would hope we getsome more top picks with trades. Worried ARI picks Marner

 

[Terrence]

Toss up, IMO. I think Arizona will pick one of the two and I hope the Leafs pick the other. If you put a gun to my head, I'd pick Marner, but living in London and having seen Marner play live more than any other prospect in this draft, I'm biased.

I'd also be curious to see the reaction if the Leafs pick Provorov, who IMO is extremely close to Hanifin.

 

[cupcrazyman]

I still want Zacha as a Leaf,stay tuned......

 

[socko]

I want Hanifin but if he's gone then I want Marner.