Connor vs Marner

[rubikscube]

In another thread someone mentioned Connor vs Marner and it got me thinking: taking in all factors who'd ya rather?

Marner had an outstanding season with 67 points in 59 games, but costs nearly 11 million.
Connor came in just shy of that with 73 points in 71 games but is down near the 7 million dollar mark.

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[DatSnipeMatthews]

Leafs fan and it’s Connor. Marner is the better player but Connor is not 3.8 million less good than Marner.

 

[Saitama]

Without contracts taken into account, I would honestly not be able to tell you which player I'd prefer, both players are fantastic and getting better as they go! I'm seriously happy we have Connor, but if we suddenly had Marner instead, I'd be no less happy.

I do believe Marner is slightly better at this time, but I think Connor is catching up fast. With the contract taken into consideration, I guess it's no contest for me.

 

[Steven Toast]

Connor and nearly 4 million in cap space > than Marner.

 

[IPS]

Marner > Connor no question even with contracts taken into account. Would probably take Nylander over Connor too.

 

[rubikscube]

Marner > Connor no question even with contracts taken into account. Would probably take Nylander over Connor too.

Nah. And I think you know that.

 

[McJesusSaves97]

Easily Connor

 

[The90]

Nah. And I think you know that.

Just an FYI here (I don’t watch enough jets games to give a Connor comparison, nor do most of the ‘my teams player, answers’) but nylander has been much better than marner thus far this year. Points aside.

 

[IPS]

Nah. And I think you know that.

Connor is horrible defensively and benefits from getting a lot more TOI.

Marner is certainly head and shoulders above Connor in that regard too.

 

[rubikscube]

Connor is horrible defensively and benefits from getting a lot more TOI.

Marner is certainly head and shoulders above Connor in that regard too.

ok.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Marner is the better player, but not by so much that the contract difference doesn't matter.

 

[Regal]

I think a couple million on contracts are often overrated for getting the better player, but Marner is pushing the limit a bit here. I would take him to start a team but for a set roster I think it depends on how well the team can handle that big a cap

 

[WetcoastOrca]

Marner > Connor no question even with contracts taken into account. Would probably take Nylander over Connor too.

Never change! Lol!

Marner slightly better but with contracts taken into account I’d take Connor.

 

[Pyrophorus]

Never change! Lol!

Marner slightly better but with contracts taken into account I’d take Connor.

In grit and board battles for sure.

 

[Halla]

I actually LOLed at "just shy"

1.03ppg isnt just shy of 1.14ppg. Its basically 10pts a year. Marner absolutely hammered him last year as well (94pts to 66pts with a whopping 70ESpt vs 46ESpt difference) and is younger. Marner drives his line (even with JT on it). I dont see that with Connor

Connor is closer to Nylander than Marner.

 

[Hostile Offer]

I will have the much better player which in this case is Marner, even when contracts are taken into account.

 

[Dekes For Days]

I have to assume that this thread is a joke, because it's not remotely close.

 

[Halla]

Leafs fan and it’s Connor. Marner is the better player but Connor is not 3.8 million less good than Marner.

I'd take Connor + Pionk at 10.14 over Marner at 10.6

but Marner over Connor + some cap space easily

 

[Dion TheFluff]

Marners the better player but when factoring in contracts you gotta take Connor.

 

[bobholly39]

I actually LOLed at "just shy"

1.03ppg isnt just shy of 1.14ppg. Its basically 10pts a year. Marner absolutely hammered him last year as well (94pts to 66pts with a whopping 70ESpt vs 46ESpt difference) and is younger. Marner drives his line (even with JT on it). I dont see that with Connor

Connor is closer to Nylander than Marner.

1.03 isnt too far off from 1.14, especially if more goals and if you assume player is still upwards trending.

The biggest issue is - Marner feels like a safe bet to consistently produce at that level. Connor - no guarantee he can sustain that level year to year yet

 

[bobholly39]

I'd take Connor + Pionk at 10.14 over Marner at 10.6

but Marner over Connor + some cap space easily

Yes. Cap space is way overrated.

Elite talent >>> cap space

 

[Holymakinaw]

I'll keep it simple and go with the much better player.........Marner.

 

[McDavidCrushedLarkin]

Connor quite easily, unless you like cream puffs.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

Yes. Cap space is way overrated.

Elite talent >>> cap space

Cap space is extremely underrated in the hands of a really good GM. We’ve already seen lots of examples of good GMs taking advantage of cap strapped GMs in one sided trades. See for example Dubas giving up a first to get rid of one year of Marleau.

The more accurate statement is:
Elite talent plus cap space is >>>>>than elite talent.

 

[Rob Brown]

Connor quite easily, unless you like cream puffs.

Ok, so Connor > Gaudreau. Got it.

These threads are silly. Marner is clearly the better player, but people feel the need to bring contracts into the mix to benefit their argument.