he wont be eligible.

he has only played two years of junior and wont be 20 by Dec 31 2017

he would need 4 years of major junior or be 20 by Dec 31 2017

he will meet neither criteria

two more years leading the knights. bet on it.
- Dozzer

Europe?

Thing is he doesnt turn 20 til pretty much the seasons end.. so in the 2016 camp they will either have to keep him on the big club or send him back down no?

it just seems to me that having him go full time NHL for 2016-17 seems to go against the grain of the develop slowly and properly mantra they are preaching
- Dozzer

but could he play for/in Orlando for a year?

roast them - may try bacon wrapping this year.
- BingoLady

Rotisserie on bbq really good ...

moose jerky
- BingoLady

never tried it the moose usually run off before i get close enough

two more years leading the knights. bet on it.
- Dozzer

Oh darn it.

Pretty excited for the Knights season this year.

but could he play for/in Orlando for a year?
- zazzle

the OHL is a better league than the ECHL

he wont be ready

he will have zero pro experience.

two more years in junior.. then half a season with the marlies and IF he adapts to the pro game well he will be called up to the leafs.

my guess is you wont see him playing for the leafs until 2018-19
- Dozzer

Well if he needs 2-3 more yrs junior/AHL than taking him over Hannfin may have been a big mistake....

never tried it the moose usually run off before i get close enough
- jribout

Try down wind approach...

Europe?
- jribout

nah.. keep him in the NA game where the hunters can groom him into exactly what they want

i wouldnt be shocked if the leafs applied for an exemption from the transfer agreement to let him play AHL at 19

Well if he needs 2-3 more yrs junior/AHL than taking him over Hannfin may have been a big mistake....
- Fruitcakenipple

he doesnt need it

he is locked into a transfer agreement

why are you in such a hurry to get this kid into the show? (frank) man.. half a year ago he was 17

Oh darn it.

Pretty excited for the Knights season this year.
- JSC

yeah i def plan to catch a few games this year

Good question, I am going on the assumption he can play on the Marlies for the 16-17... then if he is putting up great numbers (like Nylander did ppg'ish) call him up later in the season.
- senstroll

He can't.

Will Marner be ready for the NHL when he's 31 or 32?

but could he play for/in Orlando for a year?
- zazzle

No.

Will Marner be ready for the NHL when he's 31 or 32?
- Tee-Dot

the obsession some of you have with young boys is a bit disturbing

the obsession some of you have with young boys is a bit disturbing
- Dozzer

I say 2 years MAX.

roast them - may try bacon wrapping this year.
- BingoLady

he doesnt need it

he is locked into a transfer agreement

why are you in such a hurry to get this kid into the show? (frank) man.. half a year ago he was 17
- Dozzer

Why keep him away if he's ready?...Rielly seems to be doing just fine..The league today is full of young players that have no problem playing in the NHL....

I say 2 years MAX.
- Tee-Dot

he's got two more years of junior Steve

he isnt even eligible to play for the Marlies til 2017-2018

UNLESS the leafs apply for an exemption to the transfer agreement

Why keep him away if he's ready?...Rielly seems to be doing just fine..The league today is full of young players that have no problem playing in the NHL....
- Fruitcakenipple

Rielly was 2 years older than Marner is now when they brought him into the fold

Why keep him away if he's ready?...Rielly seems to be doing just fine..The league today is full of young players that have no problem playing in the NHL....
- Fruitcakenipple

Bruce is anti-stuff.

Bruce is anti-stuff.
- Tee-Dot

if stuff = impatient stupidity then yes, yes I am

I say 2 years MAX.
- Tee-Dot

If it takes him any longer than that he's not the talent u expect to get when drafting #4..

If it takes him any longer than that he's not the talent u expect to get when drafting #4..
- Fruitcakenipple

(frank)!

get it through your head!

its not about talent.. its about AGE

(frank)!

get it through your head!

its not about talent.. its about AGE
- Dozzer

He would be the youngest player to ever make the NHL??