The flattery continues! I can’t even recall the particular thread you just mentioned (assuming it exists), impressive memory. I’m not trying to “fool” anybody, it’s hardly uncommon for somebody’s option or position to change over time. Id suggest lightening up a bit, it’s just a message board.
And no, draft pedigree IS pretty meaningless. Is hardly uncommon in NHL history that a mid round 1st selection ends up better than a top 10 pick, if anything I’d say it’s fairly frequent occurrence (not to say that’s happening here of course). All that matters is how players perform/develop in the period following the draft. Even taking it into accout the draft, Marner is developing in line with his position - entered the NHL earlier and had a rookie season that shown he can produce at a first line rate.