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I'm torn. A week ago I was convinced and set on Strome now I think I'd be happy with him or Hanifin/Marner.
I trust Hunter on this one.
I trust Hunter on this one.
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Kamiccolo
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So people are really wanting to take a skill winger over a big #1 C and potential #1 D?
Haven't we learned anything over the past few years? You don't build around skill wingers. Take the C or D. I want Hanafin as him and Rielly on D and Nylander, Kadri, JVR, and Brown in the top 6 is pretty good base for the rebuild.
Haven't we learned anything over the past few years? You don't build around skill wingers. Take the C or D. I want Hanafin as him and Rielly on D and Nylander, Kadri, JVR, and Brown in the top 6 is pretty good base for the rebuild.
socko
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Strome isn't Mats Sundin. Sundin was a good skater. And after we trade Kessel, we're going to need a skilled winger. The return on Kessel can bring us a center, maybe Barzal.
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Whoever we get will prob be a bust. Just used to it at this point. I wanted Strome the whole season but I'm not gonna get excited for any of these guys. It takes more than a shiny prospect to change a poisoned organization.
Leafs need a re haul on the roster. We'll see if Hannifin/Strome/Marner/etc will do well here, or turn out to either be a bust (Schenn) or get dumped on by the team, play great and then go down with the sinking ship (Kadri)
Whoever we get will prob be a bust. Just used to it at this point. I wanted Strome the whole season but I'm not gonna get excited for any of these guys. It takes more than a shiny prospect to change a poisoned organization.
Leafs need a re haul on the roster. We'll see if Hannifin/Strome/Marner/etc will do well here, or turn out to either be a bust (Schenn) or get dumped on by the team, play great and then go down with the sinking ship (Kadri)
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Still want Marner. If Arizona takes him, then Hanifin. Then Strome.
People are forgetting Marner is naturally a center, prefers to play center, has been playing center (before getting injured) and has the smarts/skills/playing style of a center.
He's also an electric game changer that can single-handedly take over games. Strome is nice and all, but Marner is elite IMO.
People are forgetting Marner is naturally a center, prefers to play center, has been playing center (before getting injured) and has the smarts/skills/playing style of a center.
He's also an electric game changer that can single-handedly take over games. Strome is nice and all, but Marner is elite IMO.
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I would rather just take the best player available. If you think Marner is incapable of playing C, you should take a look at his playoff games, where he played C. He also didn't play with Domi or Dvorak. And oh, he's still 4th in OHL playoff scoring.
If we didn't have King Joffrey (Nylander) then I could see them going for Marner.
I think it'll be Strome or Hannifin
Rielly has a higher chance of becoming a "bust" than Hanifin. He's simply a lot more better all-around and stronger at moving the puck as well.
Hanifin, as many stated, is near-generational. He's a franchise talent and does it all. I still find it unlikely for him to drop to #4.
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Why would having Nylander make any difference on who management perceives to be the best player available? What's wrong with having Nylander and Marner? Too much skill?
I'm just ticked off. Not really making much sense atm. I'm getting it out of my system lol
I do think Hannifin is a great prospect for sure. Would love to have him. Luke Schenn just has me scurred for any top d prospects coming here from now on.
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The battle of Alberta is back...unfortunately
And I'll be cheering for Calgary every time.
socko
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Boy? I was saying all along Marner over Strome, but what if Hanifan is available? Defence from the NCAA don't make me feel overly confident & what about Marner & his injury, is that an issue at all.
I still pick Marner, I think he could end up with the most upside & be a superstar of the draft.
It will be interesting to see if the Leafs can acquire NJ's pick, that may solidify Marner's as a pick.
I still pick Marner, I think he could end up with the most upside & be a superstar of the draft.
It will be interesting to see if the Leafs can acquire NJ's pick, that may solidify Marner's as a pick.
I'm just saying having Nylander might have an impact is all. I love Marner and would be thrilled to have him. These things go into the decision making process though. Don't read into what I say too much cause atm I'm just saying ****.
So could I, and I haven't skated in 5 years
Hannifin is clearly a better prospect, just saying
It's hard to pass up on player like Hanifin with a scorer like Marner/Strome on the board still. If Strome is somehow available you take him but between Marner and Hanifin, that's an incredibly tough decision but I am starting to lean towards to Hanifin.
socko
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Connor Brown is small too. I think you bring up a valid point. Still, I hope they go with upside over need.
I have to imagine that everyone spelling Hanifin as "Hanifan" has never seen the kid play.
Regardless, if Arizona take a forward, I'd expect them to take Marner over Strome. They like 2-way players who compete hard, that's Marner, not Strome, plus I just see Marner as the better player/prospect.
Personally, if Marner's there I take him, if not I prefer Hanifin to Strome. Strome has nice size and vision, but he scares me a bit. Slow-ish, soft-ish, just doesn't seem to have a great compete level, and I wonder how much less he would have scored without McDavid. If he was on another team, he very well may have been a 1.3 - 1.5 PPG player, and with the concerns about his skating and compete level he'd probably be more of an 8th-12th overall pick than a 3rd-5th.
Regardless, if Arizona take a forward, I'd expect them to take Marner over Strome. They like 2-way players who compete hard, that's Marner, not Strome, plus I just see Marner as the better player/prospect.
Personally, if Marner's there I take him, if not I prefer Hanifin to Strome. Strome has nice size and vision, but he scares me a bit. Slow-ish, soft-ish, just doesn't seem to have a great compete level, and I wonder how much less he would have scored without McDavid. If he was on another team, he very well may have been a 1.3 - 1.5 PPG player, and with the concerns about his skating and compete level he'd probably be more of an 8th-12th overall pick than a 3rd-5th.
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I'm on your level but you know what? even if we pick Marner, I ain't even gonna be mad cause just a month ago I had Marner at 3.
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