Cale Makar vs. Victor Mete

[Frank Drebin]

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.

Are you talking about Mete looking good at 19 or Makar. I'm confused.

 

[schnapshot]

I don’t think this is a fair comparison because Makar’s ceiling is much higher. You’re also comparing a 5th overall pick with a 4th round pick...

Those saying that Mete is nothing special are out to lunch though.

 

[Ararana]

I don’t think this is a fair comparison because Makar’s ceiling is much higher. You’re also comparing a 5th overall pick with a 4th round pick...

Those saying that Mete is nothing special are out to lunch though.

4th OA

 

[Freudian]

Isn't Mete and Girard a better comparison?

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Both were very good vs CZE yesterday..
Makar's skating is unreal.

 

[Goldenhands]

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

Yep, I always used Spurgeon as the best comparison for Mete.. I think Mete has the potential to be a bit better than Spurgeon but thats about it.. Makar's offensive tools are on another level..

 

[schnapshot]

Isn't Mete and Girard a better comparison?

They are both undersized but Girard has more offensive tools IMO (even though he is only outproducing Mete by one point).

 

[TT1]

They are both undersized but Girard has more offensive tools IMO (even though he is only outproducing Mete by one point).

Mete is much more competent defensively tho, that said i agree that Girard has higher offensive upside. Mete is just extremely smart, he's very solid defensively due to his stickwork and positioning.

 

[tmg]

Who is better right now? Mete obviously seems further ahead.

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

Isn't this almost entirely a function of the NCAA's anti-professional rules? Montreal was allowed to sign Mete to a contract, bring him to camp, give him some NHL games, and if they determine it's not for the best for him to stay in the NHL, could send him back to junior for more seasoning...

Makar, if he signed with the Avs in any capacity, would be burning his college career. There would be no opportunity to go back for more collegiate-level play.

I don't think it's fair at all to try to state that Mete is 'further ahead' than Makar by virtue of the fact that he came through a system that allowed NHL teams to give a player a chance with a safety net if it doesn't pan out, while Makar is going though a development system that doesn't take players back after they earn one 'professional' dollar. Had their situations been reversed - Mete in NCAA and Makar in CHL - it is quite likely Makar would be the player with an NHL contract and NHL games on his resume today while Mete would be at 0 and unsigned.

 

[Jarey Curry]

Isn't Mete and Girard a better comparison?

What about Girard vs Makar? I honestly cant tell I mean both smallish, elite skating, hands, vision... Makar has the better shot but by the time they're both core players, I believe both have developed a fine slapshot/wrister. Their fuel is confidence and freedom with the puck so if they get that, the sky's the limit for both of them.

 

[cgf]

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

What's his ceiling? He's almost 6', skates like MacKinnon, makes smart & crisp passes, quick decisions, is aggressive against the puck and has silky hands. Why can't he be a right shooting Duncan Keith?

Isn't Mete and Girard a better comparison?

Yes. Makar is bigger, more explosive, and has a higher skill level.

 

[tigervixxxen]

What about Girard vs Makar? I honestly cant tell I mean both smallish, elite skating, hands, vision... Makar has the better shot but by the time they're both core players, I believe both have developed a fine slapshot/wrister. Their fuel is confidence and freedom with the puck so if they get that, the sky's the limit for both of them.

Girard is more finesse, Makar is more power. Both are very gifted in skating, hockey sense, pure skill. Makar is more explosive, direct, more of a shooter. Girard is more a playmaker, passer, elusive, crafty. Girard is very good defensively, he's excellent at positioning, using his stick, knowing how he can and can't use his size (thank you Nashville). That's where Makar will probably have the most work to do when he turns pro but he has the aptitude for it and plays responsibly.

 

[Castle8130]

Makar over Mete hands down (in the future, right now Mete has the advantage). Makar has amazing acceleration, he can reach his top speed in a flash and can get some power on his wrist shot from it too. If his speed develops more, he could be an elite defenseman in the nhl.

 

[Balthazar]

Mete is much more competent defensively tho, that said i agree that Girard has higher offensive upside. Mete is just extremely smart, he's very solid defensively due to his stickwork and positioning.

Girard is excellent defensively.

 

[Halla]

Makar because he is more skilled

 

[Goulet17]

Makar over Mete hands down (in the future, right now Mete has the advantage). Makar has amazing acceleration, he can reach his top speed in a flash and can get some power on his wrist shot from it too. If his speed develops more, he could be an elite defenseman in the nhl.

I am not sure that Makar can develop his speed much more, it is already close to elite in my mind. I think it has always been viewed that way by scouts.

 

[Jarey Curry]

Girard is more finesse, Makar is more power. Both are very gifted in skating, hockey sense, pure skill. Makar is more explosive, direct, more of a shooter. Girard is more a playmaker, passer, elusive, crafty. Girard is very good defensively, he's excellent at positioning, using his stick, knowing how he can and can't use his size (thank you Nashville). That's where Makar will probably have the most work to do when he turns pro but he has the aptitude for it and plays responsibly.

Yikes, it's gonna be very interesting to see how things develop with them both and how are they utilized say in 2-3 years when both could be considered core parts of the avs unless it happens sooner.