Zach Parise Versus Joe Pavelski

[DitchMarner]

Which American has been the better NHL player?

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[Regal]

Career I'd say Pavelski. Similar production, but healthier, better defensively and more versatile. Close though, and I would take Parise's peak season. I think he was the better offensive driver at his very best in both 08-09 and 09-10, putting up his best numbers with Langenbrunner and Zajac instead of Thornton

 

[BAM]

Peak Parise is the better player, prefer Pavelski though for his versatility of being a C if needed.

 

[New Jersey Devils]

Pavelski. He's just been more consistent. Parise is the better player in his prime though.

 

[Le Magnifique 66]

Close but Pavelski

 

[VoluntaryDom]

Pavs

 

[Spirit of 67]

Parise.

 

[tony d]

Zach Parise.

 

[Hockeyholic]

Praise. Dude was a hall of Famer before injuries derailed him.

 

[Silky mitts]

I bet East fans take Parise, West ones take Pavelski

 

[CanadienShark]

Pavelski has overtaken Parise in recent years, imo.

 

[BeastoftheEast85]

Parise at his peak was one of the top players and 5 years ago I would have said Parise AINEC. But since then he has significantly declined and been frequently injured, while Pavelski improved into a top center. Now I believe it’s safe to say Pavelski has surpassed him.