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Elimination game vs Tampa 0 points, game 1 of second round 0 points.

This game, Nylander 7 shots, Matthews 6, Tavares 5, Marner 1.

He got less MVP votes on this board from round 1 then Luke Schenn, only 6 total (1.9%). He certainly would've have gotten mvp votes in any series the last 4 playoffs.

Watch his plays where he got points last series and 95% were created by his linemates. No points where he was the primary creator, outside of some 55' shots.

We need more for 11 million, no question.
 
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I only notice his defensive work.

No threat to score. Bunch of slap pass stuff.

He also makes the PP easy to shutdown as he is no threat to shoot or score.
 
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Gary Nylund said:
Marner had a bad night, probably his worst game of the playoffs. Not gonna give him a hard time about it though, it was just one game and he was so good against TB. Hopefully he's a lot better in game 2.
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Funny that Marner is one of the top scoring players in the playoffs, but he's been so quiet about it. He didn't get the space to operating in the Tampa series but made a lot of good plays in tight and was strong defensively.

Tonight it looked like he couldn't handle the pressure he was getting or make any plays. Could be a mental mindset.

Hope it wakes him up for game 2. Tonight's game showed me that there is open space and speed to be had in this series where Marner should take over. It's his time to shine offensively.
 
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BertCorbeau said:
Funny that Marner is one of the top scoring players in the playoffs, but he's been so quiet about it. He didn't get the space to operating in the Tampa series but made a lot of good plays in tight and was strong defensively.

Tonight it looked like he couldn't handle the pressure he was getting or make any plays. Could be a mental mindset.

Hope it wakes him up for game 2. Tonight's game showed me that there is open space and speed to be had in this series where Marner should take over. It's his time to shine offensively.
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That's interesting! I hadn't thought about it like that but now that I've read your post, that makes a lot of sense. Maybe he was so confused by all that open ice that he just couldn't make the adjustment. ;)

OK Mitch, looking forward to you taking over the next game. :)
 
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Gary Nylund said:
That's interesting! I hadn't thought about it like that but now that I've read your post, that makes a lot of sense. Maybe he was so confused by all that open ice that he just couldn't make the adjustment. ;)

OK Mitch, looking forward to you taking over the next game. :)
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To me it looked like Florida made sure they had a man on him whenever he was on the ice. Like they were trying to funnel the puck to Knies. And while Marner usually does well under this pressure to give himself space, he wasn't on his A game tonight. I suspect he'll rebounds and if Knies can play well that should help open space too.
 
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Gary Nylund said:
That's interesting! I hadn't thought about it like that but now that I've read your post, that makes a lot of sense. Maybe he was so confused by all that open ice that he just couldn't make the adjustment. ;)

OK Mitch, looking forward to you taking over the next game. :)
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Him and Nylander were both confused this game. :laugh:
 
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authentic said:


Him and Nylander were both confused this game. :laugh:
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Yeah, I remember that play very well! I was pissed at him, but only for maybe 2 seconds. I mean things happen so fast out there etc. but still, he probably feels pretty silly for that one, wouldn't surprise me if he took some good natured ribbing for that one. :laugh::laugh:
 
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Antropovsky said:
Elimination game vs Tampa 0 points, game 1 of second round 0 points.
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Interesting how you conveniently left out the other 5 games, where he had 11 points.
Antropovsky said:
This game, Nylander 7 shots, Matthews 6, Tavares 5, Marner 1.
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Ah,, we're back to evaluating playmakers by shots relative to our top goal scorers in particularly chosen games again.
Antropovsky said:
Watch his plays where he got points last series and 95% were created by his linemates.
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That's wrong, of course.
 
ACC1224 said:
Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner nominated for Selke Trophy

Super Elite at both ends.
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Someone already broke this news ITT last night, wake up and smell the coffee. I said last night I'm not going to complain as he played so well in the 1st round but if people start bragging about him and using phrases like "super elite" after he just played his worst game of these playoffs, I might change my mind. Marner's a great player and regular season awards are nice but we're trying to win a playoff series right now and we sure could have used his help last night. I suggest you take a break from pumping his tires, hopefully we'll have reason to praise him after the next game.

GLG!!
 
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It's game 1, I don't think you can say anyone looked like a stand out.

He's kinda reverted to that pass-first player though the last few games.
 
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It's game 1, I don't think you can say anyone looked like a stand out.

He's kinda reverted to that pass-first player though the last few games.
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Well, maybe not stand out, but Nylander looked dangerous trying to create offence many times last night whereas Marner was by comparison, invisible.

Lemontree said:
If you think Marner was good in the 1st round against TBay than I really don't know what to tell you.
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Go on, I'm listening.
 
WTFMAN99 said:
It's game 1, I don't think you can say anyone looked like a stand out.

He's kinda reverted to that pass-first player though the last few games.
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This series against Florida will be a good test for Marner particularly if it keeps up being as physical as it was in game #1.
 
We need more grinding and more D from Mitch .. common Mitchy you can do it .. i saw some signs of life in game 1 from you .. keep Cats off board on PK and make sure your line does not get scored on .. that is how you can help team win this series .. don't go within telling yourself you can't keep up in a north south game .. who cares you can do other things to help .. common kid
 
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He just doesn’t stand out in the playoffs, never has really. Especially for the $$ he makes. Passive pass pass pass.
 
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