The idea that Nylander doesn't get much ice time because he's "unable to create anything" is one of the most hilarious things I've read here in age. I'd go even further than that, and say that not playing Nylander enough when he was the only one of our stars who was creating chances in several playoff games, was the most obvious of all his coaching mistakes.
Jebus?
I've noticed this myself. I guess even the most diehard Marner fans understand that if they want to maintain the illusion that Marner is some sort of superstar, there are some facts that must be ignored.
Exactly. I posted something similar during the playoffs, not sure if it was re. EDM or not but once the players adjust to the playoffs, the checking gets tighter and the hitting gets harder, Marner becomes a non-factor, it's that simple. But hey, he's often fun to watch in November.
Posting for the 100th time waiting for the first response from a Marner supporter - 2024 was Marners most productive postseason, how many of these goals did Marner drive?
Agree completely. No one should take anything from games against teams like Detroit and Montreal (or Ottawa, for that matter). Completely meaningless games.
And he won't. He will take it. He is not going to play anywhere else.
What you said was that everyone drastically drops off in the playoffs. You are wrong, period.
LOLOLOLOL.
The idea that Nylander doesn't get much ice time because he's "unable to create anything" is one of the most hilarious things I've read here in age. I'd go even further than that, and say that not playing Nylander enough when he was the only one of our stars who was creating chances in several playoff games, was the most obvious of all his coaching mistakes.
Jebus?
Calm down dude. These numbers are based on +- which pretty much everyone besides you realized many years ago is not a good way of evaluating players, especially with such a small sample size. Even Don Cherry figured this out decades ago, wake up and smell the coffee.
I've noticed this myself. I guess even the most diehard Marner fans understand that if they want to maintain the illusion that Marner is some sort of superstar, there are some facts that must be ignored.
Exactly. I posted something similar during the playoffs, not sure if it was re. EDM or not but once the players adjust to the playoffs, the checking gets tighter and the hitting gets harder, Marner becomes a non-factor, it's that simple. But hey, he's often fun to watch in November.
Lol dont forget the rest of the Berube quote from the article you posted [not sure why you left it out
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Everyone complains about playoff Tavares but neglet to point out he mostly got defensive zone starts, while Marner got much more offensive zone playoff starts.
2 consecutive years majority on this board voted that he would be traded but stick to your world of denial lol
The last 3 games Mitch was 2nd star, 3rd star, 1st star. Yet you post negative events over the 3 games. It’s pretty obvious he can’t do anything right in your eyes.
Yea, he cant play playoff hockey lol. Hes proven that over his entire career, what do you want me to do. lie to you?
Why dont you ask your relative.. you know the one who apparently was a high upnexecutive for the Leafs and gave you completely incorrect information about the quit crying bro story?
Be a little more fair in your criticism for those 3 games. You guys always default to lack of playoff success. So it doesn’t matter what he does in games that are presently taking place.
It’s a bit much for sure, but that’s the beauty of it, everyone can evaluate a player as they wish.
Ive been fair.. he works his butt off in season games. Ive always said this is his strength. And he preys on players slacking. More so this year than others because its a contract year, so hes working especially hard and a little more willing to battle.
He seems to be going to the “dirty” areas a little more. Will that continue? Who knows. I’ve said it before, he’s not a very fast point A to B skater and lacks that burst. This is why he is usually neutered in the playoffs. But if he fights for his space, than maybe he can find some success
