It was just eight seasons ago, that the Toronto Maple Leafs drafted Mitch Marner fourth overall in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.
The skillful forward was coming off averaging two points a game as he collected 126 points in 63 games with the London Knights when the Toronto Maple Leafs selected him.
The question was, would that translate to the NHL?
Was there ever any doubt?
Mitch Marner Climbs to 10th in Toronto Maple Leafs Franchise History
That upcoming season after the draft was set to be arguably the worst season in franchise history and to keep him away from constant losing, Marner was sent back to Ontario Hockey League.