There are a lot of Leaf fans on these boards I see lol. Marner is a 20 G 60-70 point forward. Boeser in his rookie year hit 29 (essentially 30) in 20 fewer games than Marner last season. Boeser was just starting to heat up before he was injured. I'd say they are fairly similar but I give the better goal scorer the edge imo. Marner also had better quality teammates and more consistent goaltending. Canucks goaltending last season let in a goal against in the first 5 minutes over 20 times. It was brutal. Hard to build up much of any steam when your sails keep getting the wind knocked out of them.
in their rookie seasons:
Marner had: 19G, 42A, 61PT (in 77 Games)
Boeser had: 29G 26A, and 55PTs (in 62 Games)
Boeser had 6 less points in 15 less games played in his rookie season well producing 10 more goals in that time frame.
If you compare their career numbers:
Marner has: 41G, 89A, 130PTs (in 159 Games)
Boeser has: 33G, 27A, 60PTs (in 71 Games)
If you combine his 9 games the season before it brings him up to 60 PTs in 6 fewer games then Marner with 1 point to spare. Boeser's sample size still is small and I suspect we may see a dip in production early on since the Sedin twins are no longer on the PP. But.. in fairness to Boeser... Edler didn't pass him the puck on the power play for half the season. There seemed to be an invisible forcefield by Boeser. Marner is very impressive and he was my favourite Leaf in the post-season for Toronto. But until we have another season of data I think its 2 early to call it. I personally feel 10 more goals in 15 fewer games well not receiving passes from your PPQB on the PP is pretty interesting.
We shall see how long it takes Pettersson to start clicking on the PP and if Coach Green separates Pettersson and Boeser to get both units going. I really hope not. that #1 PP unit with Boeser and Pettersson is going to be dirty. I can't wait til hockey is back on. This summer is taking forever.