Can't say I'd mind that myself.I wouldnt mind if the Leafs win a series if Flames make another run
Nylander vs Pettersson
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Doyoulikeapples*
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Nylander was 38th in the NHL in even strength points. You're thinking of last year when he scored a lot more on the PP (although that completely leveled off in the second half of the season when he scored at almost a point per game pace).
Nylander was a point per game in a half season on the SHL team that got relegated that season. His D+1 season was just as impressive without all the accolades of being on a good team. They are extremely comparable prospects following their D+1 seasons with similar question marks (size, what position they will play, etc).
I lean to the proven guy. Nylander was just as good of a prospect as Pettersson is right now. I don't know why this poll is so lopsided but I guess that's what happens when recency bias kicks in and people start using broad generalizations to attack a player.
Pettersson is one of the best prospects in the world. This isn't a slight on him whatsoever.
Elias Pettersson
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LOL just as impressive as setting the U20 scoring record? Just as impressive as winning the points leader and playoff MVP? Just because his team was not great? So by your logic, Boeser is better than Ovechkin because he plays on a terrible team? Is that what youre saying?
Please. Nylander's season is nowhere near Pettersson's
Holymakinaw
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Impressive is the wrong word. Pettersson obviously had an amazing season with a lot of accolades and records.
Nylander in his half season that year proved to be arguably the best player in the SHL, just like Pettersson, despite playing on a terrible team. And then he transitioned over to North American ice successfully.
In terms of accolades Pettersson's season was obviously better. In terms of turning into a good NHL player? Nylander's season was just as good.
Please don't reply as I really have no interest in a conversation with someone that has the username of the person I'm arguing 'against'.
Both players are in the same tier of prospect at the time. Nylander has proven his top line abilities in the NHL thus far. We won't know what Petterson has done yet.
Elias Pettersson
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Pettersson is 3 and a half years younger. He'll gain strength and size in the coming years and still as a much higher ceiling.
Holymakinaw
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LOL. No, he does NOT have a "much higher ceiling".
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Hugh Mungus
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What an awful and pathetic post, can't say I'm surprised tho considering who it's coming from.
Do you also think Ryan Reaves is better than barkov?
Holymakinaw
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Little Pettersson is only 50-50 to even make the NHL. Nylander is already a top-line player.
AINEC.
DonM
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Are you secretly also the guy who wrote this article about Drew "Doughnuts" Doughty?
Five reasons why you don't want to draft Drew Doughty
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Petterson by a fricking landmile. He's a franchise guy.
Although Nylander is my fav player so Bill it is. But if we're being real Pettersson is better.
Although Nylander is my fav player so Bill it is. But if we're being real Pettersson is better.
6ix
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This guy is mad
compares reaves to Barkov Nylander is built and skilled. Pettersson is a twig with skill. Nylander led Sweden to gold as MVP at the world hockey championship last year. Peterson injured his twig arm and tapped out, Sweden didn’t even need him lmao.
Hugh Mungus
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Lol ever heard of an age Gap? I'd be shocked if pettersson wasn't stronger than nylander by the time he's 22.This guy is mad
And don't talk about skill that's been settled
Menzinger
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Considering Nylander’s ceiling is above a PPG (not to say he’s guaranteed to hitnthat), it’s doubtful that Pettersson has a higher one than that.
It’s fine to prefer him over Nylander (I don’t, mind you) but opinions in this thread are getting to be a wee bit absurd.
Elias Pettersson
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it's not doubtful at all. Pettersson has the highest ceiling of a non #1 draft pick in recent memory. His IQ/Passing/Puck handing is elite. His shot is near elite. His skating/speed is excellent. His defensive play is excellent. He has NO weaknesses in his game, skill wise.
Literally the only thing ANYONE can complain about him (if you read Pettersson thread) is that he's too light/weak. You can't say anything about his actual hockey skills. Because of that, his ceiling is MASSIVE. He's the most skilled prospect right now. Will those skills translate to NHL? That you can argue about, but not about his ceiling.
Holymakinaw
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.......except you have NOTHING to back that ridiculous statement up.
Both were drafted between the 5th and 8th OA spots in their draft years. Both are/were expected to end up as top line players. Both have very high hockey IQ, good skating, hands, etc.
And we only KNOW that one of them will realize that, because they already have realized it and are a top-line player in the NHL.
The other one? Who knows?
Menzinger
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When it comes to ceilings there’s not much higher than above PPG (80-90 points) unless you’re in the Crosby/Ovie tier, and neither player discussed in this thread is going to reach those levels.
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Ya know whats funny is, once this gets bumped its going to be good. I suspect the usual suspects will be no where to be found.
These are 2 great young players but Nylander is better when they are both at their best.
These are 2 great young players but Nylander is better when they are both at their best.
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