S: Marner is a quick offensive winger who carries the offensive load for the Knights and
plays upwards of 25 minutes a night. He sees time in all situations; even being positioned on the point
on the powerplay and playing double duty by not only being in London’s top six but also centering the
fourth line on many nights. He is explosive; possesses game breaking speed, some phenomenal
lateral agility and moves exceptionally well in all directions with very fluid strides. The kid can burst
through holes and into lanes, accelerating in a flash, which makes him dangerous. Such a cerebral
player who sees the ice well and oozes confidence with the puck. Doesn’t stand still on the rush
and he moves the puck and hustles up ice. Has a nifty set of moves, especially at top speed, and
loves to change it up to fool goalies and defenders. Shows patience with the puck looking for
an open target all over the ice. Marner is an elusive playmaker with innate finishing ability who
possesses crazy high speed as he gains the offensive zone. He is very good in control and has
fast hands in his stickhandling as he looks to create some offensive magic. Marner is elusive
and won’t rush to make just any play; he calculates his options and shows patience when
in possession. Passes are creative and right onto the tape of his target. He somehow sees
unthinkable passing lanes and executes perfectly. Has a rocket of a shot that he uses to
deceive goaltenders and picks his spots with no trouble. Defensively, he uses this speed
to separate from checks and to catch his man on the back check to break up the play and
turn the puck back up ice. Positions himself well on the penalty kill and jumps on loose
pucks to clear the zone. He will slide over to pick up any missed checks and support on
the sides of the zone, showing strong defensive awareness.  (May 2015)