Former NHLer and current Head Coach compares Mitch Marner to a Legend
Before tonight's game between the Florida Panthers and Toronto's Maple Leafs, Florida Panthers Interim Head Coach Andrew Brunette was asked about Toronto forward Mitch Marner. Brunette was very complementary when he compared Marner to an NHL Legend.
That is quite the praise from the Panthers' current coach. Pavel Datsyuk was a legend during his playing days. He was eminently skilled puck-handling wizard who dominated at both ends of the rink. Incredible set of hands and tremendous vision. He had the ability to turn on a dime and turn defenders inside-out. He was awesome defensively, with an uncanny ability to sneak up on opponents and strip them of the puck. Datsyuk has three Frank J. Selke trophies, four Lady Byng trophies and the two Stanley Cups.
When comparing the two Brunette might be onto something. They are both unbelieve play makers with excellent vision. Both are so committed on the defensive side of the game. They are complete forwards. If you wanted to nit pick one weakness in both of their games it is they could score more goals if they were a little more selfish with the puck. Datsyuk's career high for goals in a season was 32. Marner hit his career high this season with 34 so far.
Leafs fans will be hoping Marner can become as good of a performer in the playoffs as Datsyuk. He has 42 goals 71 assists for 113 points in 157 career playoff games.
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Is Mitch Marner a good comparision to Pavel Datsyuk? | ||
| Yes, some similarities for sure | 64 | 43.8 % |
| No, Datsyuk was so much better | 82 | 56.2 % |
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