Where does Auston Matthews rank on a list of top forwards?

[jcs0218]

Where does Auston Matthews rank on a list of top forwards?

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[wasunder]

Below McDavid, Draisaitl, Mackinnon, and Kucherov. But he’s definitely in that second tier of forwards despite a bad season. That second tier is pretty large and I could see anyone ranking him 2-9ish

 

[Koivu11]

I would have McDavid, Draisaitl, MacKinnon, Kucherov and probably Pastrnak above him so 6th or so.

 

[KoozNetsOff 92]

2-5. Below McDavid, but interchangeable with Kucherov, Drai and MacK.

 

[dirtydanglez]

competing for 5th with tkachuk, pasta, rantanen etc.

 

[bobholly39]

5th but he just had an extremely disappointing year for me. Both regular season and playoffs

Let's see if he can bounce back next season

 

[TkachukNorris79]

1. McDavid
2. Mackinnon
3. Drai
4. Kucherov
5. Tkachuk
6. Pastrnak
7. Matthews
8. Rantanen
9. Marner
10. Robertson/Pettersson?

Bedard, Hughes and Stützle likely jump in there over the next 2-3 years.

Pastrnak and Tkachuk clearly passed Matthews this year IMO. He can clearly be a Top 5 guy as seen last year but still his inability to stay healthy (whether due to bad luck or something else) for a full season and his inability to elevate his game in the playoffs keeps him out of the Top 5 for me.

 

[DFC]

I dont think he can get a pass anymore for the lack of playoff success. It puts him below some of his equals in the regular season. I think hes outside of the top5. Not sure about the top10.

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

Reg szn or playoff AM34?

Mickey Mouse shirt or Holy cross earings AM34?

 

[McVespa99]

Somewhere 7-10 for me.
McJ
Drai
Kuch, Mack, Tkachuk, Pasta
would all be ahead of him for sure. If he stays healthier going forward and is able to make more of an impact in the playoffs he could move up a bit again. If not he could slide more behind guys like Rants, Robertson, Thompson etc

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

2-5. Below McDavid, but interchangeable with Kucherov, Drai and MacK.

I don't think you can say he's interchangeable with those guys when you factor in playoff performances. Each of those three have had memorable, dominating playoff runs. Matthews has continued to range from "good" to "underwhelming" every playoffs.

 

[Breakfast of Champs]

Below McDavid, Drai, MacKinnon, and Kucherov for sure.

In the mix with the next group along with Tkachuk/Pasta

 

[koyvoo]

Depends on of its regular season or playoffs and it depends on if he has Marner as a full-time linemate, or not.

 

[BraveCanadian]

Last year quite high.. this year he REALLY fell off. The injury history is starting to pile up and the drive is questionable too. I'd say at this moment giving him some benefit of the doubt on the wrist.. top 5 still?

I'd easily take McJesus, Drai, Kucherov, and Mackinnon over him right now. Maybe he'll bounce back next year.

 

[Chairman Maouth]

This year in P/GP Matthews was 17th in the regular season. In the playoffs he was 26th. I may be wrong but I think he's average defensively so that's kind of a wash. I also think his leadership skills are questionable. Is there anything I'm missing? I'll be good to him and go with the better number of 17. Perhaps he will do better next season.

 

[HockeyWooot]

1. McDavid
2. Mackinnon
3. Drai
4. Kucherov
5. Tkachuk
6. Pastrnak
7. Matthews
8. Rantanen
9. Marner
10. Robertson/Pettersson?

Bedard, Hughes and Stützle likely jump in there over the next 2-3 years.

Pastrnak and Tkachuk clearly passed Matthews this year IMO. He can clearly be a Top 5 guy as seen last year but still his inability to stay healthy (whether due to bad luck or something else) for a full season and his inability to elevate his game in the playoffs keeps him out of the Top 5 for me.

This is a great list.

Agreed, that second tier keeps growing too: Robertson, Pettersson, Hughes, Thompson, Stuetzle ...

Those guys have broken out and could continue to take steps forward.

 

[M88K]

I struggle to give him an exact number, as high as 5 as low as 10. voted 5, but probably should be ranges IE
Top 5.
Top 10
Top 15
Top 20

 

[King 88]

Around 5ish.

 

[psycat]

I don't think you can say he's interchangeable with those guys when you factor in playoff performances. Each of those three have had memorable, dominating playoff runs. Matthews has continued to range from "good" to "underwhelming" every playoffs.

Also MacKinnon is not worthy of being mentioned with the others in the regular season(Matthews kinda is) so that leads me to believe that both are below Draisaitl+Kucherov and probably interchangeable with Pastrnak rounding out the top 6. Clear #1, Clear #2-3, Clear #4-6 for me.

Would probably place Matthews 5th but he obviously needs to bounce back next season to keep that ranking.

With another season like this one he could very well fall out of the current top 10, with one like last year he could be in contention for 2nd again even if Drai kinda have a grip on that spot right now.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Hm for me prob around 10

 

[AvroArrow]

People voting outside the top 10, post your top 10.

He had a down year, guy literally won the Hart/Rocket last year over McDavid.

 

[Crow]

Just above Mackinnon and equal with pasta and tkachuk. So 4th -6th

 

[Muffin]

Also MacKinnon is not worthy of being mentioned with the others in the regular season(Matthews kinda is) so that leads me to believe that both are below Draisaitl+Kucherov and probably interchangeable with Pastrnak rounding out the top 6. Clear #1, Clear #2-3, Clear #4-6 for me.

Would probably place Matthews 5th but he obviously needs to bounce back next season to keep that ranking.

With another season like this one he could very well fall out of the current top 10, with one like last year he could be in contention for 2nd again even if Drai kinda have a grip on that spot right now.

Lmao the guy coming off 111 points in 71 games? You can argue Drai/MacKinnon but he's clearly #3 at worst.

 

[psycat]

Lmao the guy coming off 111 points in 71 games? You can argue Drai/MacKinnon but he's clearly #3 at worst.
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4th for me(after Kucherov aswell, higher regular season peak, just as good in playoffs and also a ppg warrior last seasons). Could see an argument for Pastrnak aswell but I would have him 4th.

 

[Video Nasty]

I think it’s fair to see what happens next season in regards to his play and his peers before moving him out of the top 5.