Surprised by the votes. Buchnevich produces roughly the same and is a better all around player. I think Fiala can be a bigger game breaker offensively, but he’s inconsistent at it.
Buchnevich's most common 5v5 line mates from 2019-2022 are: Zibanejad, Kreider, Tarasenko, Rob Thomas and Panarin.
Fiala's are: Fred Gaudreau, Parise, Boldy, Vic Rask and Hartman.
Fiala demolishes him offensively.
Very tough vote, I’m a massive Buch fan but Fiala is a true gamebreaking 1st line winger whereas Buch is a very good at everything stabilizer.
You take the game breaker when it’s that close.
First it was Kupari/Grundstrom and now it's Kopitar/Kempe.I bet you purposedly ignores this season's Fiala's linemates...
I bet you purposedly ignores this season's Fiala's linemates...
Fiala is the highest scoring player on Kings with 35p in 35gp, 6 point lead over second place.
Buchnevich has been outscored by his both of his most common linemates (Tarasenko + Thomas) over the past two years.
The linemate argument still favors Fiala.