Will Mitch Marner become star?

[Wafflewhipper]

another guy comparing marner to #1 centers, smh

I thought they wanted to compare players that predominantly are considered assist specialists and very important stars by that standard??????

They weren't comparing names, expierence or position.

 

[Joey Hoser]

This guy is comparing joe thornton and mitch marner lol ..

This guy can't understand the point that was made.

 

[Mr Hockey]

This guy can't understand the point that was made.

You mean comparing a high skilled, 6'4" physically dominate, #1 centre and future HOF player to Mitch...

 

[Joey Hoser]

You mean comparing a high skilled, 6'4" physically dominate, #1 centre and future HOF player to Mitch...

No, the point was that production gets you paid regardless of the distribution of goals and assists.

So in your rush to be all like "OMG THIS GUY IS SAYING MARNER = THORTON WHAT A HOMER!!!", you simply missed the point.

 

[frizzer1]

I wish there were some way to bet on the outcomes of players......if there were I'd make a bundle betting that Marner becomes a star...

 

[moon111]

Takeaways? The undrafted Bozak's record of 68 Takeaways in a season has only been beaten by one Leaf, who went first overall. 12% of the top 50 takeaway seasons belong to Bozak. Marner is actually pretty good, but he leans more on his speed to strip the opposition at times.

 

[Leaf Shaker]

Mitch is a star, always has been, and will get even better with time. This guy is in the same company as Patrick Kane and Sidney Crosby.

 

[Polaris1010]

Marner has to shoot the puck more.

He has the talent to get 5 shots on goal every night. I do not think many people who follow the Leafs will dispute that. He is that good.

He is a dominant player if he can get 5 shots on goal every game. If he does not score on the shot, there is a rebound. That is 5 chances per night from Marner, if he shoots the puck.

Tonight, a big game, Marner probably was cruising in on goal, with time and space, and we Leafs fans have grown accustomed to expecting not much to happen when we see Marner in that position, because not much happens. Probably happened at least 5 times tonight.

Maybe Marner is a head case, a fellow who does not like to shoot the puck?

Don't the Leafs have some sort of sport psychologist on the payroll?

Get the head doctor to do an intervention ... before it's too late!

 

[Wafflewhipper]

Marner has to shoot the puck more.

He has the talent to get 5 shots on goal every night. I do not think many people who follow the Leafs will dispute that. He is that good.

He is a dominant player if he can get 5 shots on goal every game. If he does not score on the shot, there is a rebound. That is 5 chances per night from Marner, if he shoots the puck.

Tonight, a big game, Marner probably was cruising in on goal, with time and space, and we Leafs fans have grown accustomed to expecting not much to happen when we see Marner in that position, because not much happens. Probably happened at least 5 times tonight.

Maybe Marner is a head case, a fellow who does not like to shoot the puck?

Don't the Leafs have some sort of sport psychologist on the payroll?

Get the head doctor to do an intervention ... before it's too late!

What lol!!!! Worst part is i think you might be serious. I heard he doesn't even have a good shot by some posters. Maybe he heard that and believes it. I mean I wouldn't believe it but...... betcha thats what happened though....... yep!

 

[HamiltonNHL]

He is a dominant player

He has skills.
But dominant isn’t the word.
Hard to dominate when your point of contact with the ice is your rear.

 

[DarkKnight]

He has skills.
But dominant isn’t the word.
Hard to dominate when your point of contact with the ice is your rear.

Yes dominant is the word, he took over the game in the second period like few can do. Just enjoy the show, we're lucky to have this kid and every fan base in the league are jealous.

 

[HamiltonNHL]

Lb for lb Marner is dominant.
It’s just he’s 158.
And the rest of the league is 210+

 

[bluumax]

Lb for lb Marner is dominant.
It’s just he’s 158.
And the rest of the league is 210+

For now.
Right now we see flashes of dominance, but its a fact he gets out muscled quite often, which would be worrying if not for the fact hes 20.
He hasn't got a man's body yet, he wont put muscle on like a man yet and certainly wont have the strength that comes with it.
By 23, Marner will be 180 and solid. Then we will see him flourish.

 

[Battle Lin]

marner is a great player already, though he really hasnt made a jump from year 1...but imo he wont make that jump until he physically matures around 23-25...his only weaknesses is his strength, which will help him as he ages, and also allow him to get more muscle and mustard behind that shot

 

[ULF_55]

For now.
Right now we see flashes of dominance, but its a fact he gets out muscled quite often, which would be worrying if not for the fact hes 20.
He hasn't got a man's body yet, he wont put muscle on like a man yet and certainly wont have the strength that comes with it.
By 23, Marner will be 180 and solid. Then we will see him flourish.

He may never get bigger, but he'll get man strength, and he'll learn how to slay the monsters.

 

[HamiltonNHL]

What milestones will Marner hit when he is a star ? I want to know if he’s made it. Will he be a 30 goal scorer ?

 

[Wafflewhipper]

What milestones will Marner hit when he is a star ? I want to know if he’s made it. Will he be a 30 goal scorer ?

Oh yeah get some bulletproof vest prices if you answer this question hahaaa.

I'm bulletproof so i will go for it!!!

He is not alone on the ice so. Depends when he gets idea linemates. Right now he doesn't.

He should be in the 20-30 goal range ( healthy years) and 45 to 55 assists per year. 75-85 points.

Plays good 200 ft game helped by his wingers. Yep i said it. Would prefer him as the center when he gets stronger.

He will be playing more minutes in the range of 19 minutes per game.

So i say when he is a all situations player putting up point per game.

That said, he is already a young star now!

 

[DarkKnight]

Hopefully he can turn it around:

 

[Mugzy97]

What milestones will Marner hit when he is a star ? I want to know if he’s made it. Will he be a 30 goal scorer ?

I could see him putting up 20-25 goals and 65-70 assists. 85-95 point seasons.

 

[WTFMAN99]

He needs more minutes and a better centre.

 

[DarkKnight]

He needs more minutes and a better centre.

I honestly don't mean to crap on Bozak, but his game has really deteriorated. The Bozak Kessel had was fine for Mitch, this one isn't good enough...a winger shouldn't have to continually "drive" a line. It's not an excuse, it's a reality, Bozak is a diminishing asset.

 

[Stephen]

Given his age, it's all understandable, but I find Marner to be a somewhat immature player who has to find the right balance between that superstar arrogance and timidness and loss of confidence.

He reminds me of young Kadri in a way that he basically knows the kind of game he needs to play to succeed, but will veer from it when he gets too high or too low: when things go too well, those cute, soft offspeed, too casual plays start creeping into his game. Then when he sputters, he loses confidence and plays too physically timid and on the perimeter.

Just needs to stay focused and maintain a consistent approach game to game. The super stardom will come.

 

[Stephen]

I honestly don't mean to crap on Bozak, but his game has really deteriorated. The Bozak Kessel had was fine for Mitch, this one isn't good enough...a winger shouldn't have to continually "drive" a line. It's not an excuse, it's a reality, Bozak is a diminishing asset.

Well obviously life would be easier if he was riding shotgun on a superior center, but if he's in the Patty Kane mold, he'll need to drive a line from the wing at some point.

 

[DarkKnight]

Well obviously life would be easier if he was riding shotgun on a superior center, but if he's in the Patty Kane mold, he'll need to drive a line from the wing at some point.

He already is now.

 

[Stephen]

He already is now.

Well, drive it well, successfully, consistently and without complaint about the terrible centerman.