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Maple leafs news12/4/2023 But, it might be a factor to consider when assessing a player’s overall impact. Obviously, size is not the only determinant of success. Related: 2010 NHL Draft Top-10: Where Are They Now? Does that smaller size, combined with the rigours of the playoffs, put more wear and tear on him compared to other right-wingers? That’s a full 23 pounds less bulk than Nylander carries around. That’s a respectable size for a right-winger. He’s only four pounds lighter than Matthews. He’s as big or bigger than the average centre in terms of size. Matthews is 6-foot-3 and weighs 208 pounds. Second, Marner is smaller than the other two and I wonder how that impacts his playoff performance. William Nylander, Toronto Maple Leafs ( Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers) Nylander seems to respond well to the pressures and demands of playoff hockey. Andrew’s note suggests the importance of looking at individual players’ performances in both contexts and not relying on preconceived ideas. First, it’s interesting to note that Nylander’s improvement in the playoffs contradicts any notion that he underperforms when it matters most. These numbers suggest that neither Marner nor Matthews perform quite as well during the playoffs compared to the regular season. Marner has a playoff points percentage of 70% and Matthews has a playoff points percentage of 69%. On the other hand, both Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews experience a drop-off in their postseason scoring. Related: Marner Might be the Odd Man Out With Maple Leafs’ Core Four He noted that, when comparing postseason scoring to regular-season scoring, William Nylander has a playoff points percentage of 103%, indicating that he performs slightly better in the playoffs when compared to the regular season. In the discussion section of a recent post, regular commenter Andrew shared his insights about postseason scoring among the youngest three members of the team’s Core Four. Item One: Does Size Explain Marner’s Drop in Postseason Scoring? We do not (or did not a couple of seasons ago) share the same values about what makes a good coach. Luke Schenn, Toronto Maple Leafs (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)įinally, I’ll share one of the flies in the ointment for me about former Calgary Flames’ general manager (GM) Brad Treliving.
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