When does Mark Hunter see the Toronto Maple Leafs first round pick hitting the big leagues?
“We’ll see what he can do in camp, but if (Marner is cut), he will go back to London and have a good season, play for Canada (at the 2016 world junior in Finland),” Hunter said, “and after his season as an 18-year-old, he would be ready to play in the NHL, hopefully.” (Toronto Sun)
Marner is currently sitting around 160lbs – which may be terrifyingly small to some – but that shouldn’t hurt his chances. Calgary Flames forward Johnny Gaudreau is listed at 150 lbs on NHL.