MacKinnon vs Matthews

[Chef de Cuisine]

Who will be the better player over the next 3 years?

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[LivingRentFree]

Matthews, fairly easily.

 

[KevSkillz4]

Matthews no doubt, i'm a Habs fan but i really think he is the only player who have the potential to beat Gretzky goal. Ovechkin is amazing, but going too old to beat Gretzky.

 

[Regal]

MacKinnon, but it'll be close just like it is now. MacKinnon is the better play driver and slightly better overall offensive producer. Matthews is the better goalscorer and better defensively. I just think MacK influences the game in more ways, but goalscoring machines are hugely valuable. Matthews is younger and I think has been better this season though, so you never know. Age probably favours Matthews despite only a 2-year difference, as he'll be right in that sweet spot for most player's best production, while MacKinnon will be toward the end of it.

 

[TheKrebsCycle]

MacKinnon, but it'll be close just like it is now. MacKinnon is the better play driver and overall offensive producer. Matthews is the better goalscorer and better defensively. I just think MacK influences the game in more ways, but goalscoring machines are hugely valuable.

This seems a pretty fair take . Could go either way but it's certainly close. Maybe age being something that tips scales.

 

[CatchyTune]

Next 3 years is a nice new premise. better than a pissing match on who has been better.

to be honest its pretty tough. Mackinnon has been better to date, but i would not trade Matthews for him if given the chance. i feel Matthews has really hit his next gear recently, especially with goal scoring.

for example, look at Mackinnons first 4 years in the league then the massive leap in year 5.

this is Matthews' 5th season. he didnt take quite as long to get going, but i think he could very well be better than Mackinnon as soon as next year.

 

[34]

Matthews is better. Straight up.


This is no slight at MacKinnon either. He is a beast!

 

[leafsfan5]

It'll be close either way, both are top end centers in that tier below McDavid

 

[McFlash97]

Matthews no doubt, i'm a Habs fan but i really think he is the only player who have the potential to beat Gretzky goal. Ovechkin is amazing, but going too old to beat Gretzky.

Hahahahahahshsh

 

[Atomos2]

Wasn't this the same time in their careers when Mackinnon broke out? Looks like Matthews is following suit.

 

[34]

Hahahahahahshsh

He is right. Man... Matthews really has Oilers fans rattled!

 

[Atomos2]

Hahahahahahshsh

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[34]

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BIG TIME

 

[McFlyingV]

Matthews no doubt, i'm a Habs fan but i really think he is the only player who have the potential to beat Gretzky goal. Ovechkin is amazing, but going too old to beat Gretzky.

He'll need to average around 45 goals per season until the age of 35 to match Ovi's numbers right now, and then will still need another 260 more goals at 36+ years old. Thats going to take some ridiculous longevity. Is it impossible? Probably not, but its also incredibly unlikely.

As for the poll, too close to call. It's Mackinnon right now, but I could see Matthews passing him in the next 3 years due to his superior goal scoring.

 

[authentic]

Matthews, and I don't say that lightly. Here's hoping we get to see Colorado and Toronto meet in the playoffs because that would be a dandy.

 

[Michael HOMERUNing]

I think it's still MacKinnon but Matthews has made this a really tough question. Less than 2 years ago people were on here telling me Matthews would never come close to Nate's level

I think Matthews is still getting better he's only 23 while MacKinnon has likely peaked at 25, so next 3 years could be AM

 

[pcruz]

He'll need to average around 45 goals per season until the age of 35 to match Ovi's numbers right now, and then will still need another 260 more goals at 36+ years old. Thats going to take some ridiculous longevity. Is it impossible? Probably not, but its also incredibly unlikely.

As for the poll, too close to call. It's Mackinnon right now, but I could see Matthews passing him in the next 3 years due to his superior goal scoring.

Luckily for him, he's scored at that exact pace or better in every single season he's played - except his rookie season.

With health, and without work stoppages, that is not just possible, that is seemingly likely.

 

[McFlyingV]

Luckily for him, he's scored at that exact pace or better in every single season he's played - except his rookie season.

With health, and without work stoppages, that is not just possible, that is seemingly likely.

I don't know if it's seemingly likely. It would require him playing pretty much every game and carrying that kind of consistency into your mid 30s is not something that happens as often and as easy as Ovechkin has made it look. Then he would need another 5 seasons from 36-41 years old of 50 goal seasons. Its incredibly unlikely that anyone catches Gretzky.

 

[Plural]

Basically pick your poison. I lean towards MacK because of his more balanced offensive game. But I feel very, very tempted to pick Matthews. His scoring prowess is absolutely stunning.

 

[Plural]

Luckily for him, he's scored at that exact pace or better in every single season he's played - except his rookie season.

With health, and without work stoppages, that is not just possible, that is seemingly likely.

Matthews is amazing, but there's no way he's catching up to OV. No-one in the league will. I don't mean this as a jab or anything, but he won't do it. What Ovechkin is doing is an absolute outlier of insane proportions. Chances of anyone replicating it are close to zero.

And yes, I do realize that Matthews has started his career extremely strong.

 

[BlueMed]

Matthews, fairly easily.

Fairly easily? Matthews is better than MacKinnon, fairly easily? Really?

Give me MacKinnon. He's the second best player in the league right now behind McDavid.

 

[Mickey Marner]

I think MacKinnon has the edge now, but Matthews from ages 24-26 likely has the edge on MacKinnon from ages 26-28. Should be very close though.

 

[RealisticLeaf55]

Really close. Either pick is a good choice. I will go Matthews but Ava fans should be happy.

A certain sens fan will be seething when they see this but,they will never have a center of these guys calibre .

 

[Future]

It’s close, but Matthews. The best goalscorer in the league by far. It’s automatic at this point and no one comes close in that respect. Also prefer his size and reach at the center position.

 

[authentic]

Matthews is amazing, but there's no way he's catching up to OV. No-one in the league will. I don't mean this as a jab or anything, but he won't do it. What Ovechkin is doing is an absolute outlier of insane proportions. Chances of anyone replicating it are close to zero.

And yes, I do realize that Matthews has started his career extremely strong.

Well yeah he missed the boat on this one when Babcock gave him horrible minutes and didn't play him with Marner, or else it would've been possible. It still is, but I definitely wouldn't bet on it now.