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Toronto Maple Leafs: Five All-Star Game Hopefuls

By Matthew Rodrigopulle

Jan 1, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs players line up along the blue line for opening ceremonies prior to playing Detroit Red Wings during the Centennial Classic ice hockey game at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs players line up along the blue line for opening ceremonies prior to playing Detroit Red Wings during the Centennial Classic ice hockey game at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 22, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center Mitch Marner (16) shoots the puck against the Carolina Hurricanes at Air Canada Centre. The Hurricanes beat the Maple Leafs 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center Mitch Marner (16) shoots the puck against the Carolina Hurricanes at Air Canada Centre. The Hurricanes beat the Maple Leafs 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports /

Mitch Marner

Another Leafs rookie who already made a name for himself this season–Mitch Marner has been proving that he can dominate as well.

Often overshadowed by Auston Matthews, Marner has still been one of the Leafs top forwards, putting up 29 points in 37 games this season. He currently sits second only behind Matthews in the Leafs lead for points, however he also leads the team in assists. Additionally, Marner is also third in rookie scoring in the NHL behind Matthews and Patrik Laine. Quite the resume for a player only 37 games into his NHL career.

Marner has already shown that he can be a dominant player, placing himself amongst the top players of the NHL. Although he may not be the obvious choice to be an All-Star for the Leafs this year, Marner has slick hands that should boost him into the All-Star Game eventually.

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