London Knights forward Mitchell Marner said he believes anything's possible if you're willing to put in the work.
Even for a 5-foot-11, 155-pound right-shot center who might mistakenly be overlooked at the 2015 NHL Draft because of his size.
"The NHL right now is at a point where size doesn't matter; it's all about the skill and passion," Marner said. "I think if you go out there and show that you're willing to go every shift, willing to prove a point and prove that you can hold your own, that skills are more important than the size."
Marner has not only made a believer out of a lot of scouts, but a former teammate now starring in the NHL.
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