Who hits 50 goals first? Laine or Matthews.

[Kamiccolo]

I think both can hit it in their careers. I wonder who hits it first. Laine this year? Matthews this year? Maybe one of them next year? Maybe never..

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[StatisticsAddict99]

Idk man, depends on a lot of things. Does Matthews keep improving(does Nylander and Hyman as well), can he still improve if his has an extra minute or two per game?

Does Laine get 1st Line PP minutes and 19 minutes a game as well as rely more on playmaking linemates(as Ehlers and Scheifele are more of Snipers/Shooters IMO, while Wheeler is a true Playmkaer).

I think both will because they're that talented but it depends which coach puts more trust in they're Superstar IMO.

 

[34]

Both have the potential to score 50 in the NHL.

 

[Joey Moss]

Laine this season

 

[Skip2myBordyloo]

Laine will hit it this year if he's healthy. Dude's shot is out of this world.

 

[Space Coyote]

Laine but wouldn't be surprised if Matthews did it first.

 

[IPS]

Matthews.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Laine has his ridiculous shot, Matthews has his ridiculous scoring chance generation. I expect both to hit 50 at some point

 

[Muggs]

I'll be surprised if Matthews doesn't do it this year.

 

[Laineux]

Laine in March 2018.

 

[Paradoc]

I think Matthew will because he of his ability to score from any scenario (in front of net, on rush, etc.)

 

[KevinRedkey]

My guess for career high's when it's all said and done in 20yrs:
Matthews: 47 goals
Laine: 54 goals

Crosby, Malkin, Stamkos, and Lecavalier are the most recent 50 goal scoring centers.
Jagr, Cheechoo, Iginla, Kovalchuk, Heatley, Ovechkin, and Perry are the most recent wingers.

Outside of Lecavalier, that's some pretty tough company to join for Matthews. Crosby and Malkin are simply on another level at their best, and Stamkos is just that good as a pure goal scorer. Lecavalier was also in a higher scoring year, so it looks to be tough for a center to crack 50 now a days.

As for wingers... those names aren't all amazing. I think Laine kind of fits right in. It just seems a little easier for wingers to hit 50... especially if they have good playmakers around them.

 

[flamesforcup]

Easily Laine. I think Matthews takes a step back with Goals this year will be very surprised to see him get near 40 let alone 40. Expecting a 60-70 point season sophomore slump with maybe 30 goals. Who knows i can be totally off lol

 

[Mickey Marner]

Woah, you can change your vote now?

 

[KoozNetsOff 92]

Laine

 

[Menzinger]

Matthews

Finds high scoring chances with ease, and has higher shot generation, a lethal combination that will help him hit 50

 

[Kamiccolo]

Easily Laine. I think Matthews takes a step back with Goals this year will be very surprised to see him get near 40 let alone 40. Expecting a 60-70 point season sophomore slump with maybe 30 goals. Who knows i can be totally off lol

Won't say you are wrong, but he does not look off this pre-season, in fact he looks so much better. Improved his first step and his skating is noticeably quicker, has been a scoring chance generating machine, and has something like 7 points in his 4 games. I think he can very easily get to 40 goals again.

 

[TDK67]

Easily Laine. I think Matthews takes a step back with Goals this year will be very surprised to see him get near 40 let alone 40. Expecting a 60-70 point season sophomore slump with maybe 30 goals. Who knows i can be totally off lol

I know pre-season is pretty meaningless, but Matthews is leading the league in goals right now with 5 goals in 4 games. He's visibly improved his speed and strength and really doesn't look like he's about to take a step back when it comes to goal scoring.

 

[Narow]

Based on past trends about 2-5 games distance from eachother both have the skill and ability to hit 50. I think maybe not this season but soon enough.

 

[Iceman]

I think Laine has the best shot to do it. He is THE guy in Winnipeg. He is a good passer too but in Toronto Matthews gets the puck to Nylander as well. I think both are capable of doing it, if it's a high scoring year.

 

[BB88]

Who the hell knows with these 2 crazy guys, both have the potential, if Matthews tries to become more of a 2way beast it will likely take away a bit from his scoring, so not scoring at full potential like Bergeron.

I think Laine has the best shot to do it. He is THE guy in Winnipeg. He is a good passer too but in Toronto Matthews gets the puck to Nylander as well. I think both are capable of doing it, if it's a high scoring year.

One of Laines "weaknesses" last year was that he liked to pass the puck often to his linemates instead of shooting it, even when he had a better ange, felt like he was trying to be polite, I'd like to see him more aggressive with his shot. He has one of the best shots in the league and should just use it constantly. He gives the team the best chance to score.
+Of course wouldn't hurt Maurice to play him on the #1pp.

 

[Saitama]

I hope they both make it and I believe they both can. I think Laine will win the race this year though.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Easily Laine. I think Matthews takes a step back with Goals this year will be very surprised to see him get near 40 let alone 40. Expecting a 60-70 point season sophomore slump with maybe 30 goals. Who knows i can be totally off lol

So you are expecting a big injury then because that's the only way that happens. IF he stays healthy he gets 85 points

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Matthews has a stronger supporting cast which is saying something because Laine has a great cast but he doesn't have as much help

 

[NarcoPolo]

Matthews has a stronger supporting cast which is saying something because Laine has a great cast but he doesn't have as much help

What a ridiculous post. Scheifele, Wheeler, Ehlers, Little isnt "much help"?