Cale Makar vs. Victor Mete

[Sticks and Pucks]

Both similar sized defencemen born a few months apart. Which player do you think will have the better NHL career and why?

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[docbenton]

Makar easily. Mete doesn't have projectable skills beyond his skating (which is terrific and will make a big difference at this level); when he made the Habs I said he's not ready to be a NHL player and he'll never be an offensive defenseman. Makar has it all except size.

 

[Ivan13]

Fan of both teams, it's Makar easily.

 

[DieTomi]

Makar easily. Mete doesn't have projectable skills beyond his skating (which is terrific and will make a big difference at this level); when he made the Habs I said he's not ready to be a NHL player and he'll never be an offensive defenseman. Makar has it all except size.

I agree. Elite speed but not a very good shot and his playmaking just isn't there, yet at least. He'll be an effective 2nd pairing guy who can bring some offense if he reaches his potential which is great especially for where he was picked. Makar has an insane toolset though. Skating, shooting, passing, his offensive abilities are apparent and he looks like he could be a No. 1 or 2 dman when I watch him play. Mete's game is more polished right now which is why he'll get the minutes in the WJC, but I'd choose Makar over him on the PP any day of the week.

 

[thelittlecoon]

Makar AINEC. Also two very different defensemen who can't really be compared.

 

[habsterr]

Easy bet to say Makar. Mete has the speed and hockey IQ to be a solid Dman though.

 

[LeafChief]

Who is better right now? Mete obviously seems further ahead. I think Mete will have a long career and he skates effortlessly. Very smooth.

Makar projects to be a higher end player with better offense to his game but I also think it is more likely that Makar busts over Mete.

 

[ginomini]

Mete's ceiling is maybe Jared Spurgeon, Makar has no ceiling.

 

[Elias Pettersson]

MA KAR

 

[Jarey Curry]

Is Makar getting a solid role in this tournament?

 

[lawrence]

Makar easily. He's expected to be a top pairing dman for the Canada.

 

[93LEAFS]

I'd take Makar, I believe he has the higher offensive upside, but Mete is much safer.

Makar easily. He's expected to be a top pairing dman for the Canada.

Canada's top pairing RD is expected to be Dante Fabbro (if healthy), most likely paired with Kale Clague.

 

[Fantomas]

Well let's see. One is a top NHL prospect and the other is Victor Mete.

 

[Sigh]

Dude's name is Cale? No shit?

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

Well let's see. One is a top NHL prospect and the other is Victor Mete.

Both 19, one is playing college hockey, the other is playing in the nhl.

Mete seems a safe bet to at least become a 2nd pairing defenseman.
Makar has the potential to become a top offensive defenseman, but there's still a lot of question marks on whether he will be able to reach his potential

 

[Fantomas]

Mete seems a safe bet to at least become a 2nd pairing defenseman.

Nope.

 

[Tralfamadore]

Right now I don't think there actually that far off and this is coming from an Avs fan. I think we'll see in the U20 that Mete is actually farther ahead than Makar.

You have to go with Makar though. The skillset is real.

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

Makar because of his skillset.

And he gives me an excuse for an awesome username.

 

[The Great Weal]

Nope.

How? He is 19...

 

[Lebowski]

I'd swing for the homerun with Makar.

 

[Fantomas]

How? He is 19...

I wish I had a list handy of players who looked good at 19 and turned into nothing. Trust me, it's a long one.

 

[HuGo Sham]

I wish I had a list handy of players who looked good at 19 and turned into nothing. Trust me, it's a long one.

wish I had a handy list of HF experts and their player projections and brilliant trade offers. Trust me, it's a long one

 

[Brock Radunske]

Mete's ceiling is maybe Jared Spurgeon, Makar has no ceiling.

I definitely wouldn't go that far....

 

[kabidjan18]

Gee I can't tell if someone has a personal vendetta with Mete.

 

[tony d]

Makar for me.