Mitch Marner the next Yakupov?

[The Winter Soldier]

In B4 someone posts reverse jinx thread. Marner fans should thank the poster. Do me a favour Bump this post if I am indeed prophetic.

 

[lifelonghockeyfan]

As bad as Marner as been this year, he would be the 5th highest scorer Oiler (points), only behind McDavid, Maroon and the two 6m players, RNH and Lucic.

 

[LeafGrief]

Sorry that a line driving 20 year old sophomore is on a slump and shooting 2%. Clearly Yak.

 

[96]

Kris Russell had as many goals last game vs Leafs than Marner has all season

Here's a better thread idea: Cam Talbot: Has he fallen from average to below?

 

[Judas Tavares]

HFBoards. Why do I sponsor this place? Probably because it is a recurring fee and I'm too lazy how to figure out how to stop it.

 

[Nizdizzle]

Except Marner's best trait is Yakupov's worst trait, that alone shows they won't be similar players in the future.

Boyish charm?!?

 

[Warden of the North]

Remember in the off-season when Leafs fans scoffed at the notion of Matthews, Marner or Nylander having a sophomore slump? They arrogantly belittled and ganged up on anybody who dared mention that matching or exceeding their rookie seasons wasn't a given.

The chickens have come home to roost.

Roosting at 2nd in the conference with Nylander and Marner having very low shooting percentage and both on pace for 50+ points. Ill take it

 

[Brian McDavid]

Rough times for Oilers fans. Team sucks? Let's make a Mitch Marner bust thread! Damn even Montreal and Ottawa fans don't stoop this low.

Lol. Agreed. Apologies on behalf of Oil City

 

[Ryan Michaels]

I expect better from you guys, not much better(obviously), but you really just mailed this one in. Try harder.

 

[TheDoldrums]

Remember in the off-season when Leafs fans scoffed at the notion of Matthews, Marner or Nylander having a sophomore slump? They arrogantly belittled and ganged up on anybody who dared mention that matching or exceeding their rookie seasons wasn't a given.

The chickens have come home to roost.

The chicken have come home to roost as the Leafs struggle to...2nd in the East?

Meanwhile we spent all summer hearing how much better the Oilers were. So much more of a true contender. Oops.

 

[JT Kreider]

OP is pretty much the Joker trying to bring chaos to the social order of HFBoards.

And.. here... we... go

Everything burns!!!

 

[authentic]

I certainly wouldn't call him a bust or Yakupov as of yet, but 2 goals more than 1/3 of the way through the season has to be mildly concerning. For leafs fans,what do you attribute this to? Is it a change in role, linemates, nagging injury, fitness? I am anything but a leafs fan, but do watch them as they are very entertaining. Nylander hasn't produced to expectations either, but he still looks very strong on the ice. There have been a number of games that I didn't notice Marner on the ice at all.

Bad luck, bad start to the season, inconsistent play, and his shot is still pretty weak in the NHL.

 

[lanceuppercut75]

Boyish charm?!?

I would argue Yakupov has more boyish charm. Remember the WJC?

"We win Canada, we win Canada! Canada have sea of jerseys - Canada Canada, and Russia have maybe ten fans in front row cheer Russia Russia - and we win =) ! Thanks guys! =) =) =) "

 

[glue]

Remember in the off-season when Leafs fans scoffed at the notion of Matthews, Marner or Nylander having a sophomore slump? They arrogantly belittled and ganged up on anybody who dared mention that matching or exceeding their rookie seasons wasn't a given.

The chickens have come home to roost.

Its amazing how many times I see such generalizations like this on this board. There have been a bunch of threads on the Leafs board, one of them even a poll that asked which of the 3 would likely have a sophomore slump. Sure when you have a fan base as large as ours, theirs bound to be some crazies who are on the other extreme end, but the blind/illogical hate towards all leafs fans by some is actually fascinating.

 

[sparxx87]

Both players drafted highly and had decent-good rookie seasons and then fell off from there. What are your guys thoughts on Marner?

What part of his game reminds you of Nail Yakupov? I see them as very different players with very different skill sets.

 

[The Podium]

When a playmaker's line mates are in a slump, the playmaker wont get points. Although Marner deserved some of the fault earlier in the season, lately he has looked great while Bozak and JVR havent been themselves offensively.

 

[Tall Morty]

Likewise, we shouldn't hate on Oilers fans because one crazy guy decided that Mitch Marner is having a similar career to Nail Yakupov. I'm sure the majority of them know that this is clearly not the case.

 

[Seath The Scaleless]

Marner doesn't skate like he is being chased by a swarm of bees.

(Sorry, N64)

 

[ImpartialNHLfan]

Even if there not showing up on the score sheet they are still very noticeable out there. I bet if Babcock just tried playing Nylander - Marner together they'd pick up big time.

 

[sparxx87]

In B4 someone posts reverse jinx thread. Marner fans should thank the poster. Do me a favour Bump this post if I am indeed prophetic.

If you’ve been watching him play lately it’s fair to project a bit of a breakout. He’s been creating a lot and hasn’t really been rewarded. A lot more prime shooting chances, too.

He’s due for 7-8pts over a 4-5 game stretch anytime now.

 

[cneely]

When a playmaker's line mates are in a slump, the playmaker wont get points. Although Marner deserved some of the fault earlier in the season, lately he has looked great while Bozak and JVR havent been themselves offensively.

JVR is on pace for 38 goals. His career high is 30.

 

[madmike77]

Wait. Wasn't Sam Bennett the next Yakupov?

I think Marner and Bennett will both be fine.

 

[Voight]

I thought I had seen it all on HFB.

 

[Skip2myBordyloo]

Nah, just a sophomore slump.

 

[sparxx87]

JVR is on pace for 38 goals. His career high is 30.

The bulk of JVR’s goals have come with Marner on another line. They were together to start, separated for a while and now back together the past week or so.