Toronto Maple Leafs: End of Year Report Cards for Offense

Apr 23, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) celebrates his third period goal with left wing James van Riemsdyk (25) against the Washington Capitals in game six of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. The Capitals beat the Maple Leafs 2-1 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 23, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) celebrates his third period goal with left wing James van Riemsdyk (25) against the Washington Capitals in game six of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. The Capitals beat the Maple Leafs 2-1 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
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Mitchell Marner (A+)

My boy.

I remember watching Marner in Juniors before he was drafted and got excited at the thought of him being a Leaf.

Then he was drafted and we all had to patiently wait until he got some ice time.

Well, people thought his size would be an issue.

Wrong, just wrong.

This kid is special and is so good with the puck, it’s not even funny.

In 77 games played, he scored 19 goals and 61 points.

Ya, three games less than Nylander and he still amassed the same point total. That’s no knock on the other guy, though.

That’s no knock on the other guy, though.

All I’m saying is maybe size doesn’t play that much of a factor when you’re this good.

Don’t forget the records he broke and the Rookie of the Month honor bestowed upon him.