Phil Kessel vs James Neal

[raffael3d]

is Phil Kessel an upgrade over James Neal or not really?
1) who has a better slapshot
2) who has a better wristshot?
3) who is faster
4) better overall player

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[Ogrezilla]

is Phil Kessel an upgrade over James Neal or not really?

yes, by a lot.

 

[Waffle Fries]

Phil Kessel is a much better player than James Neal and fills a need for a RHS on the PP, so yes?

 

[Captain Hook]

Clearly Kessel is better.

Kessel has hit 37 goals and 80+ points playing with the likes of Tyler Bozak. Neal ain't ever going to do that with a guy like Bozak as his center.

 

[mpp9]

Clearly Kessel is better.

Kessel has hit 37 goals and 80+ points playing with the likes of Tyler Bozak. Neal ain't ever going to do that with a guy like Bozak as his center.

Neal was on pace for 45 pts this year playing with Ribiero (a significantly more talented player than Bozak) and a rookie of the year candidate in Forsberg.

This question, it's bad.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

I'm about as big a fan of Neal as there is, but Kessel's easily the better player. Comparable shots, but Kessel's a lot faster and capable of creating chances himself instead of serving purely as a triggerman. Plus he's right-handed, which will make all the difference for our PP.

 

[Lim Ran]

I liked Neal, but it's not really a contest. Kessel is better.

 

[Pens1566]

Neal was on pace for 45 pts this year playing with Ribiero (a significantly more talented player than Bozak) and a rookie of the year candidate in Forsberg.

This question, it's bad.

Neal is a much more inconsistent scorer than Kessel. Really, there's no debate about that. He also can't create **** on his own. Kessel can.

/discussion

 

[MtlPenFan]

James Neal wouldn't score 35 goals a year playing with Tyler Bozak.

 

[orby]

Phil Kessel is a cut above Neal in just about every category, especially speed

 

[Stad]

This will get closed quick lol

 

[Sam Spade]

James Neal wouldn't score 35 goals a year playing with Tyler Bozak.

James Neal won't score 35 goals ever again in the NHL.

 

[Speaking Moistly]

Kessel has just been insulted, of course he's the better player.

 

[WayneSid9987]

Yea Phil's that notch above Neal.
Top tier winger/point producer.
http://www.quanthockey.com/nhl/seasons/last-3-nhl-seasons-players-stats.html

 

[Wolf Without a Howl]

is Phil Kessel an upgrade over James Neal or not really?
1) who has a better slapshot
2) who has a better wristshot?
3) who is faster
4) better overall player

1. Pretty close tbh
2. Kessel
3. Kessel AINEC
4. Kessel for sure

 

[Whale Mingo]

yes, by a lot.

Thank you.

The fact this question exists makes me question the value of Democracy in this country.

If you have to ask this question your vote shouldn't count.

 

[raffael3d]

all good. but let's forget Neal scored 40 goals and many hattricks that year playing with Malkin.

 

[Whale Mingo]

all good. but let's forget Neal scored 40 goals and many hattricks that year playing with Malkin.

No doubt, but how did he do last year?

Kessel put up 37 playing with MUCH less talented centers than Geno.

 

[Gold Diamond]

Look at Neal's stats outside of 2011-12.

Kessel is, by far, the superior player. And I like Neal a lot.

 

[Pens1566]

all good. but let's forget Neal scored 40 goals and many hattricks that year playing with Malkin.

One year. Playing about ~15g above his yearly average. Playing with one of the 2 best centers in the world. Worlds better than what Kessel has been playing with. Can't skate. Can't create his own offense.

 

[Jaded-Fan]

Until Kessel learns to take needless dumb penalties like kneeing guys in the head and gets himself suspended, especially in the playoffs, then I take Neal any day of the week. Kessel will take the lumber to a player now and again, but for the truly psycho lack of control you need a Neal. Especially now that we lost Downie and the refs might lay off us some.

 

[JTG]

Kessel can create on his own. James Neal really cannot.

 

[Pete Gas]

Until Kessel learns to take needless dumb penalties like kneeing guys in the head and gets himself suspended, especially in the playoffs, then I take Neal any day of the week. Kessler will take the lumber to a player now and again, but for the truly psycho lack of control you need a Neal. Especially now that we lost Downie and the refs might lay off us some.

You'll take Neal over Kessel and since when did the Pens have Kessler?

 

[OnMyOwn]

Is this serious?

His slapper is no joke
Wrister is top 3 in the league
Speed is insane
Way better overall. Not even close

 

[Jaded-Fan]

You'll take Neal over Kessel and since when did the Pens have Kessler?

My phones autocorrect wouldn't even take my post seriously.