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Leafs 1st. Pick - 4th. overall - Mitch Marner, RW/C, London (OHL)
Old thread is full, new thread is here.
Old thread is full, new thread is here.
Will he make the team?
I don't see it happening. Size issues mixed with the team 100% not NEEDING him up, along with the idea of him playing centre for London seem too strong.
Not even 9?
Like Top 9?
Well the Leafs are pretty weak on the RW but what would you rather have Mitch Marner do:
A)Play Top 9 minutes on the 2015-2016 Toronto Maple Leafs, currently weighing in at 160lbs and being used almost exclusively as a RW due to his size and lack of high level experience at Centre.
or
B)Play 1C minutes for the London Knights (perennial playoff team) and being basically guaranteed a key role for Team Canada at the WJC.
To me its a no brainer. A player will hardly ever gain a lot of wight DURING the season, but its a lot easier to put on muscle when you're in junior because you're not travelling as much. Nylander added 10-15 pounds during the season, but the AHL schedule and the NHL schedule are different in how the weeks are set up, allowing more gym time. I'd also love to see Marner just absolutely dominate the OHL when playing down the middle. His motor + IQ/Vision + skill set, he's just a 1C in the making but they need to take their time on him, like they promised.
Give Marner one more year in the OHL + let him be on team Canada
This upcoming WJC will be the most exciting for TML fans ever
I love the WJC and with Marner expected to be there and be a big part in the teams success it will make it even more interesting.
Nylander will likely play for Sweden and Kapanen on Finland as well. Dermott could also have a chance at cracking the Canada roster.We have...
Marner (Canada)
Bracco (USA)
Dzierkels (Latvia)
Timashov (potentially, he was invited to the Swedish camp)
So could be a nice turn out for the Leafs at the WJC.
Nylander will likely play for Sweden and Kapanen on Finland as well. Dermott could also have a chance at cracking the Canada roster.
We have...
Marner (Canada)
Bracco (USA)
Dzierkels (Latvia)
Timashov (potentially, he was invited to the Swedish camp)
So could be a nice turn out for the Leafs at the WJC.
Give Marner one more year in the OHL + let him be on team Canada
This upcoming WJC will be the most exciting for TML fans ever
Kapanen?
I think they'll go. I see management seeing it as a valuable learning experience before them, especially as both will be key players on their respective teams and will be seen as leaders. Losing a few guys for a few weeks isn't a huge deal.It's doubtful that either are released to go though. They may very well be huge contributors to the Marlies this season, perhaps even the Leafs if it comes to that.