Flamesfaithful
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- Sep 22, 2004
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Two centers, both 6'3, both taken second overall in their respective draft years, both smart playmakers. Just wondering who's probably the better longterm prospect.
DaveG said:Staal, although it's VERY close IMO. Staal just seems like he'll be just about as good on offense and more responsible on defense. Not saying that Malkin won't be, but Staal seems like he has a better two-way game from what I've seen of both (not too much outside the WJC on Malkin)
I agree. Very good comparison.Dan Galvin said:Pretty close but I'm going with Malkin.
moonstomper said:im gonna go with Staaly, but Im a canes fan
agreed. im also a canes fan, so we can bring that number to 3 now.Legionnaire said:Can we just call it a draw?
mymkovski said:I think in a couple years, Malkin will emerge as the more offensive between the two and Staal will be more of a two-way centre. I see Malkin playing the Russian superstar role of pure offense and Staal playing the Canadian superstar role of responsible leadership-style hockey.