Surprising Article on NHL.com about AO/Malkin

[Don'tcry4mejanhrdina]

I heard that Malkin could be the next Pat Fallon and Ovechkin the next Daigle. I'm really excited about these two if they turn out to be as good as Fallon and Daigle.

 

[Captain Conservative]

I heard that Malkin could be the next Pat Fallon and Ovechkin the next Daigle. I'm really excited about these two if they turn out to be as good as Fallon and Daigle.

:lol

Whoever said Christians don't have a sense of humor has yet to meet you!

 

[Jaded-Fan]

Two points:

1. there seems to be a consensus that the gap has closed to the point where Malkin is considered to be at least in the same sphere as AO. You would be hard pressed to find current articles, scout opinions or reports that say otherwise actually. I defy even the most ardent Cap fan or AO supporter to do so.

2. None of this means squat, except on these boards. The Caps are going to take AO, bank on it, and the Pens Malkin, bank on that too. Then time will tell if AO is actually all he has been hyped to be, same with Malkin. But all this back and forth about the two serves little purpose as the above is as much a given as anything I can think of, no trades, AO first Malkin second.

 

[Fro the Love]

I'm glad people are taking notice of Malkin. AO is the first pick but until he actually gets here and plays, nothing is ever a guarantee....EVER. Injuries, team chemistry, etc. can kill a career as we've all seen with "the next big thing." I'm hoping Malkin ends up better in the long run because I like the Pens more than the Caps but I'm just glad that the NHL has genuine talent to appreciate and look forward to.

And most reports I've heard, do have Malkin right there with AO or very close as mentioned above, so I'm not really surprised.

 

[BlackJack21]

I'm pretty sure it's a little bit exagerated, but considering I also lost the lotery in my FHL, I'm a little bit exited...

But how a guy, could be this close to THE NEXT ONE in the same draft...

BEST DRAFT EVER!!!!! My prediction...

BJ21

 

[Crosbyfan]

I heard that Malkin could be the next Pat Fallon and Ovechkin the next Daigle. I'm really excited about these two if they turn out to be as good as Fallon and Daigle.

With hard work and a few breaks they could be BETTER than Fallon and Daigle.

You heard it here first.

 

[Kipper933]

Personally, I think people are saying the gap has closed between AO and Malkin has to do with the fact that Malkin had a "great" U-18 WC while AO wasn't in attendance but instead with the National team. Statistically, Malkin had a better u-18 WJC in '03 when he had AO as a linemate.

People tend to remember things that happen in closer proximity better, which is why I think this late hype of Malkin being closer to Ovechkin has occured. Also, the over-analysis of Ovechkin is sure to happen after he's been in the spotlight for so long.

 

[Jacob]

Statistically, Malkin had a better u-18 WJC in '03 when he had AO as a linemate.

I think it's a good thing the experts don't go by stats.

 

[Kipper933]

I rarely go by stats either. I was just pointing out that when he was a year younger and had the benefit of playing with AO, he did just as well.

 

[Blane Youngblood]

I tend to get a little repulsed...........

Agree, how does every top prospect, have better potential then the best players in the league?