Mitch “Magic” Marner Thread

[kk87]

While Matthews has solidified himself as a top 3 centre in the league this year, Marner's made it clear he's a top 5 winger in the league, and possibly top 3 - and trending up. Kucherov, Panarin, Kane, and Pastrnak are the only guys I might have above him right now, and he's going to surpass all of them (except maybe Pastrnak) in the next couple years.

Say what you will about the contract negotiation, but he is an absolute game breaker

 

[zeke]

Did anyone else catch Mitch's post game interview last night? I found the words he used to be interesting; he spoke a lot about team, and supporting each other etc. Personally, I felt they were a direct shot at Babcock... maybe I am reading something into it, but he put a lot of emphasis on how much everyone supports each other. It was pointed.

Didn't catch it but it's not surprising to hear. The atmosphere was toxic under Babcock.

 

[Pi]

I apologize for ever thinking that Nylander and Marner were the same type of player with one making 4M more. Marner is a superstar. Nylander is a star. Big difference.

 

[DarkKnight]

Who had Marner top ten in goals in the pool?

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

maybe not the most sustainable stat, but he was on the ice for 19 Leafs goals and 3 opposition goals at 5v5 in February. Also managed to lead the league in 5v5 points, was 3rd in total points, and has dominant underlying numbers

 

[Bigmarycombo]

maybe not the most sustainable stat, but he was on the ice for 19 Leafs goals and 3 opposition goals at 5v5 in February. Also managed to lead the league in 5v5 points, was 3rd in total points, and has dominant underlying numbers

I think marner has to be in serious contention for the selke award
Does it all
defence check
Offense check

Turning into a complete player without losing any offense

 

[leafsfan5]

While Matthews has solidified himself as a top 3 centre in the league this year, Marner's made it clear he's a top 5 winger in the league, and possibly top 3 - and trending up. Kucherov, Panarin, Kane, and Pastrnak are the only guys I might have above him right now, and he's going to surpass all of them (except maybe Pastrnak) in the next couple years.

Say what you will about the contract negotiation, but he is an absolute game breaker

I'd also have Marchand over him, Brad is the most underrated superstar in the league imo. Since 17-18 he's 6th in the league in points and 5th in ppg (Drai is 0.01 ppg above him for 4th).

Regardless, Mitch is in that top tier and it's great to see. He dominates every part of the ice he's on every game.

 

[DarkKnight]

I think marner has to be in serious contention for the selke award
Does it all
defence check
Offense check

Turning into a complete player without losing any offense

Keefe has him on the ice constantly when we need to seal a win. His evolved defensive play is under appreciated

 

[Rants Mulliniks]

One more assist moves him into top 20 assist totals in a Leaf uniform. Matthews moved into top 20 for goals on his last goal.

 

[Stephen]

I have to give Magic a lot of credit for being able to handle a heavy work load. He’s like the Energizer bunny this year. Just takes a beating and keeps on putting up high end numbers.

 

[Notsince67]

I have to give Magic a lot of credit for being able to handle a heavy work load. He’s like the Energizer bunny this year. Just takes a beating and keeps on putting up high end numbers.

The kid should try an iron man. His cardio is crazy

 

[Willchel Marlynder]

Mitch is just insane. I still remember vehemently praising the guy during his draft year saying we had to get him over Strome and Hanifin. He's looking better than even I envisioned back then. Definitely a top 5 winger in the game easy.

 

[DarkKnight]

The kid should try an iron man. His cardio is crazy

The amazing thing, despite leading the league in forward ice time, the guy is never winded. I can’t recall one instance seeing him labouring to the bench.

 

[mcleafs]

I can say without question I was wrong about Mitch. I overreacted to last season. Yes you could probably argue he should be getting a million or so less, but at that point who cares. He is the epitome of a game breaker. Outside of Kane, I'm not sure there is a better winger in the league who can play with ANYONE.

 

[Mickey Marner]

His shot has noticeably improved. His release on his goal against Montreal after Weber stepped up to hit Matthews was filthy.

 

[Confucius]

The opposing team has to be on their toes when Mitch is on the ice. The routine passes can be intercepted, Mitch is never routine. Very Smart player.

 

[moon111]

This isn't a knock on Marner, but think a lot of these western Canadian teams have been completely overrated.
There's no opposition I'd put in the same category as Tampa Bay or Boston. You even let a team like
Montreal play Vancouver a few times and they were thinking they'd win the Cup. That being said, think
this all is a helpful season to let all the Leafs including Marner build up their systems with confidence.

 

[Confucius]

This isn't a knock on Marner, but think a lot of these western Canadian teams have been completely overrated.
There's no opposition I'd put in the same category as Tampa Bay or Boston. You even let a team like
Montreal play Vancouver a few times and they were thinking they'd win the Cup. That being said, think
this all is a helpful season to let all the Leafs including Marner build up their systems with confidence.

Habs were saying their team is the best they had in 30 years, lol.

 

[ACC1224]

Impressed how he’s stepped up in Matthews absence.

 

[Gallagbi]

This isn't a knock on Marner, but think a lot of these western Canadian teams have been completely overrated.
There's no opposition I'd put in the same category as Tampa Bay or Boston. You even let a team like
Montreal play Vancouver a few times and they were thinking they'd win the Cup. That being said, think
this all is a helpful season to let all the Leafs including Marner build up their systems with confidence.

There aren't a lot of Bruins or Tampa-esque teams across the league

 

[Spargon]

One more assist moves him into top 20 assist totals in a Leaf uniform. Matthews moved into top 20 for goals on his last goal.

Not to discredit them at all they are monsters and will shatter records. But our points records aren't very impressive overall not hard or surprising they are rocketing up the lists.

 

[Rants Mulliniks]

Not to discredit them at all they are monsters and will shatter records. But our points records aren't very impressive overall not hard or surprising they are rocketing up the lists.

They wouldn't be far off any team's list, Montreal included. Basically within about a year they would be inside pretty much every original 6 team's top 20.

Montreal 31, 37
Boston 23, 31
NYR 18, 21
Detroit 21, 22
Chicago 23, 31

 

[Teeder Keon]

Not to discredit them at all they are monsters and will shatter records. But our points records aren't very impressive overall not hard or surprising they are rocketing up the lists.

My two cents .....
Let’s remember the Glorious Toronto Maple leafs and their earlier franchises The St.Pats and the Arenas where proudly built on grit , hard work , toughness , Jam , real men that were the direct opposite of the Flying Frenchmen The Shabs who were the polar end ..
Mr Smythe built those teams in his image and the image of the Toronto area which was mostly Irish tough and therefore our early players reflected that image Red Horner , King Clancy , Teeder Kennedy , and so many more , we certainly had smooth players over the years , but Mr Smythe just wanted to beat the Canadiens on the ice and in the alley !!!
Therefore our point leaders weren’t at par with the smooth skating Shabs
Love our History
Go Leafs Go

 

[Damisoph]

I was bitter af about Mitch after his contract and squeezing every gd cent out of this team. I can admit it now, I was dead wrong about him not being worth the money.

 

[Leafs at Knight]

100 points in 82 games since signing his contract btw.