Prospect Info: Leafs 1st. Pick - 4th. overall - Mitch Marner, RW/C, London (OHL)

[Stephen]

Over/under 1.5 years before the first carve-job of Marner by Steve Simmons

Has Steve Simmons ever said anything bad about a guy like Morgan Rielly, for example?

 

[Backhandshelf81]

Over/under 1.5 years before the first carve-job of Marner by Steve Simmons

Maybe Simmons will have a soft spot for him since they both live in the same area (Thornhill) and are of the same ethnicity?

 

[Mess]

If he would beat McDavid at this kind of drill, now I would be "wow'ed"

I'm not saying he didn't look great in the drill, I just don't see how you can be amazed by that kind of drill by a player, that's all.

Connor McDavid scored 5 times in Edmonton's rookie intersquad game yesterday, and Marner skated in a straight line from goal line to goal line with the puck.

Link to video: http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/connor-mcdavid-scores-5-goals-in-oilers-scrimmage-1.3140830

If Marner scores 5 times in Leafs intersquad game at rookie camp we can be equally impressed.

 

[WTFMAN99]

Connor McDavid scored 5 times in Edmonton's rookie intersquad game yesterday, and Marner skated in a straight line from goal line to goal line with the puck.

Link to video: http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/connor-mcdavid-scores-5-goals-in-oilers-scrimmage-1.3140830

If Marner scores 5 times in Leafs intersquad game at rookie camp we can be equally impressed.

If he scores 4 times though, he's a bust

 

[93gilmour93]

Maybe Simmons will have a soft spot for him since they both live in the same area (Thornhill) and are of the same ethnicity?

Only soft spot on Simmons is between the ears.

 

[Knightnight]

If he scores 4 times though, he's a bust

God help us if Barzal or Provorov score 4 times

 

[Steveei]

What number do you they he'll end up wearing on the Leafs?

 

[HEAVY DUTY]

What number do you they he'll end up wearing on the Leafs?

36. this is what he wore yesterday.

 

[cheeeko]

What number do you they he'll end up wearing on the Leafs?

At camp he's wearing 36...I hope that's no indication of what's to come

 

[shelf]

36. this is what he wore yesterday.

I hope he ends up wearing 93 with the Leafs. It looks good on him. Its definitely been long enough now that it wouldnt be disrespectful or whatever to Gilmour. Aside from the 1 game stint its been 18 years since Gilmour played with the Leafs it was just a couple months before Marner was born.

 

[Atomos2]

I hope he ends up wearing 93 with the Leafs. It looks good on him. Its definitely been long enough now that it wouldnt be disrespectful or whatever to Gilmour. Aside from the 1 game stint its been 18 years since Gilmour played with the Leafs it was just a couple months before Marner was born.

He wouldn't dare. Especially not with Steve Simmons lurking around...waiting for his first screw up. I personally wouldn't mind it. But...you know...Steve Simmons.

 

[HellasLEAF]

I hope he doesn't flirt with a random number for years and then eventually puts the #93 on.

Don't waste anytime son. It was meant to be.

We all want it. He wants it. Send a polite text to Dougie to get his blessing and make it happen.

 

[Gabriel426]

Honestly, I can't wait till Babcock or Hunter take Simmons out. I still remember when Quinn literally threw someone against the wall bc he asked a stupid question toward Domi(when Domi was in trouble).

 

[BayStreetBully]

I hope he ends up wearing 93 with the Leafs. It looks good on him. Its definitely been long enough now that it wouldnt be disrespectful or whatever to Gilmour. Aside from the 1 game stint its been 18 years since Gilmour played with the Leafs it was just a couple months before Marner was born.

It'll be interesting to see if or when a new Leaf ever does wear 17/93/13 again. I hope it doesn't happen, but it may be the case sooner or later, as the next generation arrives.

 

[Dreakmur]

He wouldn't dare. Especially not with Steve Simmons lurking around...waiting for his first screw up. I personally wouldn't mind it. But...you know...Steve Simmons.

People around here care way too much what that guys writes about...

 

[LV*]

I hope he doesn't flirt with a random number for years and then eventually puts the #93 on.

Don't waste anytime son. It was meant to be.

We all want it. He wants it. Send a polite text to Dougie to get his blessing and make it happen.

will Nylander text Sundin for #13 too?

 

[Rielly4]

I really hope he gets 93.

It looks really good on him...Honestly i think the number suits him better than it suited gilmour.

 

[Mats13]

will Nylander text Sundin for #13 too?

Not at all similar, Sundin wasn't that long ago. No one will be wearing 13 on this team for a long time.

Also, Sundin captained the Leafs for 11 seasons (something like that). You don't give his number to just anybody. Nylander is really good but let's not get too ahead of ourselves.

 

[shelf]

It'll be interesting to see if or when a new Leaf ever does wear 17/93/13 again. I hope it doesn't happen, but it may be the case sooner or later, as the next generation arrives.

I just dont think Gilmour was with the Leafs long enough for his # to be retired. He played less than 30% of his career with the Leafs.

 

[HellasLEAF]

will nylander text sundin for #13 too?

13 would look great on Nylander, but I agree it's too fresh.

 

[HarryLime]

I never wanna see someone wear 13 again

RIP Mats


errr i mean RIP Mats the player