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Originally Posted by YyjFlames
Saying Marner isn't a goal scorer is the same as saying Johnny Gaudreau or Patrick Kane weren't goal scorers.
They're very similar players who draw attention from other players, and play to their linemates' strengths because of how well they read the game. They can break games open, whether that's through a perfect pass or a goal. Marner "only" has a career high of 35 goals in the NHL, because Matthews has been the trigger man on his line, but he has a fantastic, incredibly accurate shot and will put up 40 in the right spot...
There's obvious risk with any top end player but don't diminish his skills. The guy is a game breaker.
Again, I'm not advocating for the Flames to sign him, but he is the type of player that can change the makeup of a lineup in a very good way.
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Again I don't see how this couldn't have also been said about Huberdeau based on his final 5 seasons in Florida. He scored 27, 30, 23, 20, 30 compared to Marner scoring 20, 35, 30, 26, 27. And Marner has played with higher end talent.
Not saying Marner's production would definitely cut in half like Hubey. But something similar could happen and it's more likely to happen than you think.