So now we have all the advanced stats, as well as the traditional stats backing up the media insiders polls and the NHL player's survey I previously listed that all list Matthews as a top centre and one of the single most valuable players in the NHL, far ahead of Jones. Blue Jacket's fans do you have any hard data evidence to present supporting your case that Jones is worth similar or greater value than Matthews? Because right now the facts seem pretty conclusive.
All of this pretty much definitively shows why the Leafs would never consider trading Matthews 1 for 1 with Jones.
Also, some more Stats to add: Matthews is tied for 12th last season (with now fellow Leaf John Tavares) in points per game among centres with 1.02.
The one thing he was way below league average his rookie season was faceoffs. Last season he was 54.5%
Oh and here are his advanced stats:
Auston Matthews Stats | Hockey-Reference.com
Over past two season, overall NHL rank:
goals created per game: 9th
even strength goals: 1st, 5th
adjusted goals: 2nd
goals per game: 5th, 2nd
goals created: 8th
adjusted goals created: 8th
offensive point-shares: 9th
So yes, to reiterate, the stats as well as player and media opinions all back up that Matthews is near or at a top-10 level of centre right now and in the future will definitely keep climbing up the ranks.