Is Makar the second best player in the league?

[User9992]

Is Cale Makar the second best player in the league?

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[bobholly39]

he is 100% the second most valuable player in the league imo. Due to a combination of age, and position (defensemen generally age way better than forwards), and still future potential ceiling, he's worth more than anyone other than McDavid (and even versus McDavid is at least worthy of a conversation too).

But second best player? I voted no. He's probably in the tier of guys like Matthews, Drai, Mack & Kucherov, but I don't think I have him #2. Close though, and not exactly controversial to say yes.

 

[Foppberg]

#1

 

[BlueBaron]

It's pretty subjective. I consider him and Mac to be close enough to Matthews that it's not worth arguing about.

 

[ricky0034]

voted no but mostly in the sense that I don't think there IS a clear second best player, he'd be one of the ones in contention for it sure

 

[Carlzner]

I voted yes but I’d totally understand why someone would have him a few spots lower.

 

[RapidKnight]

Matthews then Makar.

 

[KevinRedkey]

I have him 2nd, but there's no clear cut #2 IMO
Some will have Matthews. Others Kucherov, etc...

 

[AvroArrow]

Arguably, top 3 for sure. It's a toss up between Makar/Matthews for #2 IMO, neither one is a bad pick.

 

[TheRarestDangles]

If McDavid ever wins the Norris, he will be better than Makar in my book.

 

[holy]

It’s refreshing for a dman to be talked like this, that’s for sure. Dude is special.

 

[wetcoast]

he is 100% the second most valuable player in the league imo. Due to a combination of age, and position (defensemen generally age way better than forwards), and still future potential ceiling, he's worth more than anyone other than McDavid (and even versus McDavid is at least worthy of a conversation too).

But second best player? I voted no. He's probably in the tier of guys like Matthews, Drai, Mack & Kucherov, but I don't think I have him #2. Close though, and not exactly controversial to say yes.

So he is in the mix, which is the way I look at it and personally if I was starting a team for just a single season, no salary cap or other concerns then he is the #1 pick for me and 2 at worst.

 

[Buck Naked]

Top 5.

 

[Byron Bitz]

I have him 3rd on my list

 

[nbwingsfan]

#2 for me but any of Draisaitl, Matthews, Kucherov, Mack could be argued as well

 

[Sasha Orlov]

Draisaitl easily

 

[McJedi]

In order.

Matthews
Makar
McDavid
MacKinnon
Shesterkin

Long live M surnames.

 

[TheRarestDangles]

Good thread OP

 

[JPeeper]

Makar is #1 in the league AINEC. The true generational talent.

 

[leafsfan5]

He's right there, I wouldn't argue if anyone had him as number 2

I'll go Matthews for obvious reasons

 

[Coffey]

Poor McDavid, now only the 3rd best player in the league.

 

[The Red Line]

In order.

Matthews
Makar
McDavid
MacKinnon
Shesterkin

Long live M surnames.

lol ok

 

[bobbyking]

leon has more dominant seasons then makar has been in the league

 

[teravaineSAROS]

Makar is #1 in the league AINEC. The true generational talent.

Josi had the most #1 votes for the Norris and would've won it if some voters didn't purposely leave him out of it entirely.

It's fine if you think he's the best but I don't know how this is "AINEC"

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

Yes. He could be #1 with another playoffs like that.

Josi had the most #1 votes for the Norris and would've won it if some voters didn't purposely leave him out of it entirely.

It's fine if you think he's the best but I don't know how this is "AINEC"

It really is. Josi had an amazing career jewel season and he’s a legit superstar player. Makar will play at that level his entire career (if healthy)