Tribute Marner Appreciation Thread

[WillyC]

8 points in 3 games and we all know this is Mild Mitch and not Magic Mitch yet.

Yeah, this year could be different… I think Mitch is going to be like a boxing prize fighter… it’s all about what happens in the Championship rounds where titles are won.

Like Dougie, Mitch will not tire from these games.

 

[DarkKnight]

Keefe went out of his way today to say that the only line to keep “their heads above water” during the Bolts onslaught was the Marner line. He also said they are under intense pressure from the opposition, their primary focus, which people can’t seem to compute. I think some don’t understand hockey around here. Literally hasn’t been on for a goal the entire series, shut down their PP for two games, been on the ice for 57 percent of our goals this series and people are saying he’s been bad more than good? Find another topic to comment on, hockey ain’t your gig, you’re lost. It’s just laughable.

 

[Gary Nylund]

Leafs may have two wins, but everyone agrees they have been outplayed in two of the three games. Everyone was bad in game 1, and if you were paying attention in the gdt yesterday before leafs tied it up, many were unimpressed with Marner (along with Nylander and Tavares). Matthews, Rielly and Oreilly we're leafs best players yesterday. Without them, Tampa cake walks this one.

I don't agree.

People really need to stop thinking they speak for everyone, it's almost never true. The play was pretty even last night, their skaters outplayed our skaters, but our goalie outplayed their goalie and that ended up being the difference. In the end it could have gone either way but it's pretty rare to get outplayed and win and when that happens is suggests that the referees decided things.

Who gives a shit who our best players were? It's going to be different players who are "the best" from night to night, the important thing is that the team wins. We're up two games to one, Marner is producing at a Gretzkyesque pace, as the post below points out he hasn't been on the ice for a single ES goal against, if you're unhappy with the Marner is playing in this series so far I think you're trying too hard.

Marner hasn’t been on the ice for one even strength goal against this series. TB hasn’t scored on the PP the last two games. Leading the league in playoff scoring. Hopefully he picks it up soon.

8 points in 3 games and we all know this is Mild Mitch and not Magic Mitch yet.

Yeah, this year could be different… I think Mitch is going to be like a boxing prize fighter… it’s all about what happens in the Championship rounds where titles are won.

Like Dougie, Mitch will not tire from these games.

Yeah, I can't agree with this. In 93 Dougie was amazing for us but he was most definitely as tired as can be by the time our run came to an end.

 

[Antropovsky]

I don't agree.

People really need to stop thinking they speak for everyone, it's almost never true. The play was pretty even last night, their skaters outplayed our skaters, but our goalie outplayed their goalie and that ended up being the difference. In the end it could have gone either way but it's pretty rare to get outplayed and win and when that happens it suggests that the referees decided things.

Who gives a shit who our best players were? It's going to be different players who are "the best" from night to night, the important thing is that the team wins. We're up two games to one, Marner is producing at a Gretzkyesque pace, as the post below points out he hasn't been on the ice for a single ES goal against, if you're unhappy with the Marner is playing in this series so far I think you're trying too hard.




Yeah, I can't agree with this. In 93 Dougie was amazing for us but he was most definitely as tired as can be by the time our run came to an end.

..... Let me rephrase... Anyone who understands hockey could easily see that the leafs were outplayed by Tampa yesterday. Analytics support that the leafs were outplayed too.

If a goalie stands on his head and wins a game.... The team still was outplayed.

 

[Gary Nylund]

..... Let me rephrase... Anyone who understands hockey could easily see that the leafs were outplayed by Tampa yesterday. Analytics support that the leafs were outplayed too.

If a goalie stands on his head and wins a game.... The team still was outplayed.

Anyone who understands hockey knows that the goalie is part of the team and many would even say that the goalie is the most important player on the team. Any evaluation of the game that ignores goaltending isn't worth anything.

 

[Antropovsky]

Anyone who understands hockey knows that the goalie is part of the team and many would even say that the goalie is the most important player on the team. Any evaluation of the game that ignores goaltending isn't worth anything.

Goalies arent factored into discussions about being outplayed. If team A spends 59 minutes in team B's zone but loses 2-0. Nobody is gonna say team B outplayed team A. You're the only person saying the leafs weren't outolayed yesterday.

 

[Gary Nylund]

Goalies arent factored into discussions about being outplayed. If team A spends 59 minutes in team B's zone but loses 2-0. Nobody is gonna say team B outplayed team A. You're the only person saying the leafs weren't outolayed yesterday.

Only in discussions with people who don't understand hockey.

Explain why you think that in a discussion about who outplayed who, goaltending should be ignored.

 

[Antropovsky]

Marner hasn’t been on the ice for one even strength goal against this series. TB hasn’t scored on the PP the last two games. Leading the league in playoff scoring. Hopefully he picks it up soon.

Game 2, 2-0 goal by Cirelli... Marner make a similar play to what he did on the game 6 OT goal against. He has the puck in the defensive zone and he flips it high directly to a Tampa player who knocks it down in a forward motion and leaves an unsuspecting Tavares and Oreilly flst footed behind the play at the center dot. Marner after flipping the puck goes for a line change, and Nylander comes on, however Tampas counter attack is almost at the top of the leafs faceoff dot before Nylander even gets on the ice. Bad clear by Marner, bad line change by Marner.

That even strength goal is as much his - as it is anyone and at a back breaking moment in the game. He was just fortunate to have got onto the leafs bench. Marner should thank Nylander for taking the - on that play.

 

[Gary Nylund]

Game 2, 2-0 goal by Cirelli... Marner make a similar play to what he did on the game 6 OT goal against. He has the puck in the defensive zone and he flips it high directly to a Tampa player who knocks it down in a forward motion and leaves an unsuspecting Tavares and Oreilly flst footed behind the play at the center dot. Marner after flipping the puck goes for a line change, and Nylander comes on, however Tampas counter attack is almost at the top of the leafs faceoff dot before Nylander even gets on the ice. Bad clear by Marner, bad line change by Marner.

That even strength goal is as much his - as it is anyone and at a back breaking moment in the game. He was just fortunate to have got onto the leafs bench. Marner should thank Nylander for taking the - on that play.

Game 2, Leafs down 1-0 in the series, if there was ever a game where it was crucial to get the first goal, this was it.

Marner draws a penalty less than one minute into the game. On the ensuing PP, Marner scores, still less than one minute into the game.

Leaf Nation should thank Marner for coming out and setting the tone for the game at that crucial time in Maple Leaf History..

Seriously dude, you're just trying way too hard. Every player has their moments, both good and bad. Instead of trying so desperately to find fault with Marner (who most would agree has been our best player this season), why not look at the big picture? I promise if you do, you'll see that although he's not a perfect player, he does a ton of things to help the team win. Kid's a superstar and leads the league in playoff scoring, if you'd just take your biased glasses off for a bit, I'm pretty sure you'd enjoy watching him play.

 

[Yall are crazy]

Magic Mitch...he always has used his intelligence to make so many little plays thar go unnoticed by many.
Copper is focusing on him and they still can not stop him from creating offense.
I was sold on him before he played one game in the NHL. We got a generational player, two generational players in one draft is so very rare. Best Defensive player in the league will scoring among the leaders in the NHL is what makes him generational.

Thank you Hunter!

His intelligence and his culmination of having every skill at the same time isn't even a generational thing. Aside from Gretzky I can't think of another player who's done everything at an elite level for years, along with having his level of intelligence.

 

[DarkKnight]

Game 2, 2-0 goal by Cirelli... Marner make a similar play to what he did on the game 6 OT goal against. He has the puck in the defensive zone and he flips it high directly to a Tampa player who knocks it down in a forward motion and leaves an unsuspecting Tavares and Oreilly flst footed behind the play at the center dot. Marner after flipping the puck goes for a line change, and Nylander comes on, however Tampas counter attack is almost at the top of the leafs faceoff dot before Nylander even gets on the ice. Bad clear by Marner, bad line change by Marner.

That even strength goal is as much his - as it is anyone and at a back breaking moment in the game. He was just fortunate to have got onto the leafs bench. Marner should thank Nylander for taking the - on that play.

You’re the Rickard Wallin of this board…

Jon Cooper on matching up against Mitch Marner: “He’s one of the best players in the league… He’s so creative with the puck, elusive, and really, really smart… ”​

 

[Antropovsky]

You’re the Rickard Wallin of this board…

Jon Cooper on matching up against Mitch Marner: “He’s one of the best players in the league… He’s so creative with the puck, elusive, and really, really smart… ”​

So your just going to ignore the game 2, 2nd goal against where where he gave the puck away? Don't want to discuss it... If you think I'm wrong tell me why that play wasn't on Marner?

Silence is agreement.

Jon Cooper quote really? Everyone but you is fed up with his obvious flattery.

 

[Antropovsky]

Game 2, Leafs down 1-0 in the series, if there was ever a game where it was crucial to get the first goal, this was it.

Marner draws a penalty less than one minute into the game. On the ensuing PP, Marner scores, still less than one minute into the game.

Leaf Nation should thank Marner for coming out and setting the tone for the game at that crucial time in Maple Leaf History..

Seriously dude, you're just trying way too hard. Every player has their moments, both good and bad. Instead of trying so desperately to find fault with Marner (who most would agree has been our best player this season), why not look at the big picture? I promise if you do, you'll see that although he's not a perfect player, he does a ton of things to help the team win. Kid's a superstar and leads the league in playoff scoring, if you'd just take your biased glasses off for a bit, I'm pretty sure you'd enjoy watching him play.

I made a mistake it was game 1. It's Tampas second goal... Watch it and then break it down objectively for everyone how Marner wasn't at fault on that play.

Remember.... I've apparently tried really hard, so proving me wrong should be very easy for you.

Let me guess.... You don't want to?

Why are people so hurt over someone standing up for Nylander on a play he didn't deservedly get a minus? I guess we're only allowed to protect Marner but it's a free for all on Nylander.

 

[IPS]

Keefe went out of his way today to say that the only line to keep “their heads above water” during the Bolts onslaught was the Marner line. He also said they are under intense pressure from the opposition, their primary focus, which people can’t seem to compute. I think some don’t understand hockey around here. Literally hasn’t been on for a goal the entire series, shut down their PP for two games, been on the ice for 57 percent of our goals this series and people are saying he’s been bad more than good? Find another topic to comment on, hockey ain’t your gig, you’re lost. It’s just laughable.

If we're being honest Mitch kinda got away with one in game 1 where he got off the ice before his mess up got in the net - but the point definitely still stands.

More bad then good is straight dumb. You'd have to be next-level bad to erase the 2.5 PPG he's putting up. Besides you don't win games on outplaying the opponent, you win by scoring more goals. The puck is ending up in the back of the net quite a lot when Mitch has it.

 

[DarkKnight]

So your just going to ignore the game 2, 2nd goal against where where he gave the puck away? Don't want to discuss it... If you think I'm wrong tell me why that play wasn't on Marner?

Silence is agreement.

Jon Cooper quote really? Everyone but you is fed up with his obvious flattery.

I think it’s farcical all you do is look for any flawed play, and NEVER mention the other stuff which is empirically far more persuasive. I mean it’s your tortured gig, but don’t expect to be taken seriously. I kind of feel bad for you dude. Guy is having a solid series every which way you look at it and you’re desperately finding pot shots. Cheers, back to “ignore”, it’s a waste of time.

 

[DarkKnight]

If we're being honest Mitch kinda got away with one in game 1 where he got off the ice before his mess up got in the net - but the point definitely still stands.

More bad then good is straight dumb. You'd have to be next-level bad to erase the 2.5 PPG he's putting up. Besides you don't win games on outplaying the opponent, you win by scoring more goals. The puck is ending up in the back of the net quite a lot when Mitch has it.

I actually criticized his game 1 start, he was nervy and wound like a top. The whole team was a mess, him included. He was also the spark game two, came out like a leader and got us going. He’s been great on the PK, isn’t turning it over, is always on the right side of the puck defensively and is in their zone, taking the primary focus from Cooper.

 

[Gary Nylund]

I made a mistake it was game 1. It's Tampas second goal... Watch it and then break it down objectively for everyone how Marner wasn't at fault on that play.

Remember.... I've apparently tried really hard, so proving me wrong should be very easy for you.

Let me guess.... You don't want to?

Why are people so hurt over someone standing up for Nylander on a play he didn't deservedly get a minus? I guess we're only allowed to protect Marner but it's a free for all on Nylander.

I'm not going to waste my time watching video and breaking down some play that you're obsessed with because I personally, just don't care. Marner makes mistakes, Nylander makes mistakes, every player in the world makes mistakes so who cares? Big picture is that Marner is playing great in these playoffs, would you agree that that's a fair statement?

 

[Dekes For Days]

If we're being honest Mitch kinda got away with one in game 1 where he got off the ice before his mess up got in the net

If we're being honest, singling out and blaming a player for a goal against that they're not even on the ice for, that happened a dozen+ seconds after a common clearing of the puck out of the zone to neutral ice is pretty ridiculous.

 

[Arzak]

Marner is by far the biggest reason we're up in this series. Close to perfect performance.

We can complain about him once there is something to complain about, this is pushing it a bit.

 

[Antropovsky]

Marner is by far the biggest reason we're up in this series. Close to perfect performance.

We can complain about him once there is something to complain about, this is pushing it a bit.

Leafs have been badly outplayed in 2/3 games. I'm not overly impresses with any of our star players. They've all had flashes but considering the leafs have been outplayed quite significantly, they clearly have not been good enough.

Marner has produced...but mostly only on the PP and when the opposition gives him space (with exception to the primary assist when leafs were down 7-2 with 11 mins left in game1). Otherwise he's been pretty invisible in terms of offense creation. He has 2 goals and 3 primary assists. One goal was a spinning no look shot from 45', the other a pp slap shot from 60'. One of the primary assists was a generic pass to Tavares on a 2manpp, the other his slap shot was tipped by Matthews. The Jarnkrok goal midway through the 3rd while being down 7-2.

Maybe I have too high of expectations...then again we've been widely outplayed by a team we're supposed to be evenly matched, who have two defenders playing with injuries.

I'm not overly thrilled with any of our star players, some less than others.

 

[Gary Nylund]

Leafs have been badly outplayed in 2/3 games. I'm not overly impresses with any of our star players. They've all had flashes but considering the leafs have been outplayed quite significantly, they clearly have not been good enough.

Marner has produced...but mostly only on the PP and when the opposition gives him space (with exception to the primary assist when leafs were down 7-2 with 11 mins left in game1). Otherwise he's been pretty invisible in terms of offense creation. He has 2 goals and 3 primary assists. One goal was a spinning no look shot from 45', the other a pp slap shot from 60'. One of the primary assists was a generic pass to Tavares on a 2manpp, the other his slap shot was tipped by Matthews. The Jarnkrok goal midway through the 3rd while being down 7-2.

Maybe I have too high of expectations...then again we've been widely outplayed by a team we're supposed to be evenly matched, who have two defenders playing with injuries.

I'm not overly thrilled with any of our star players, some less than others.

 

[Notsince67]

Ppg career playoff performer

 

[Antropovsky]

Ppg career playoff performer

This isn't a troll post?

 

[diceman934]

Leafs have been badly outplayed in 2/3 games. I'm not overly impresses with any of our star players. They've all had flashes but considering the leafs have been outplayed quite significantly, they clearly have not been good enough.

Marner has produced...but mostly only on the PP and when the opposition gives him space (with exception to the primary assist when leafs were down 7-2 with 11 mins left in game1). Otherwise he's been pretty invisible in terms of offense creation. He has 2 goals and 3 primary assists.

One goal was a spinning no look shot from 45', the other a pp slap shot from 60'. One of the primary assists was a generic pass to Tavares on a 2manpp, the other his slap shot was tipped by Matthews. The Jarnkrok goal midway through the 3rd while being down 7-2.

Maybe I have too high of expectations...then again we've been widely outplayed by a team we're supposed to be evenly matched, who have two defenders playing with injuries.

I'm not overly thrilled with any of our star players, some less than others.

You are a Anti leaf fan...could you delete your profile.

This isn't a troll post?

No it is a fact

 

[Gary Nylund]

This isn't a troll post?

Are you going to tell us how Marner f***ed up again tonight?