weems
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- Jul 3, 2008
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Regarding Marner and his abilities, are you worried that 94 points may be his ceiling?
It'd be disastrous to pay him mega-dollars and never see him at that level of point production ever again.
I'm of the opinion that Matthews' very best years are yet to be seen. I'm not so sure about Marner.
Naw man I dont agree with that.
Marner is a amazing talent. I remember laughing at the Pat Kane comparisons and I will actually eat crow because I wasnt sold on Marner.
This guy has dominated every level and has overcome hurdles. To me a guy that dominant who's actually been at a obvious disadvatage (size) has to have a incredible work ethic, drive and want to be great.
Someone like that doesnt usually peak at 22-23. He's going to continue to get faster and stronger over the next couple years and more familiar with the league and its players.
I might be higher on Matthews longterm upside but we shouldnt take away from how dynamic and great Marner really is.
There was many stretchs last season where I watched him and thought in a few years this guy could honestly rival any offensive talent and I even started to wonder if he could be better than Matthews.
With the icetime, playing with Tavares, on our stacked PP he's going to routinely put up 95-100pts unless he gets injured.
The way the game is being played is only going to continue to get more suited to his style of play.
Him not improving from this point would be a masssive shock considering his trajectory.