BKarchitect
Registered User
Even elite stars have up and down years. Barkov is not an exception. What people like to sensationalize as overrated or underrated is often just a top player having a slightly up or down season. There’s no question he’s been elite this year. There’s no question he had a dip last season is overall three-zone effectiveness. He’s both those guys. He’s definitely in the convo for 5-10 best players in the league right now, regardless of position.
But somebody saying they prefer Eichel based on their preferences (just using an example) doesn’t mean Barkov is underrated. Now...if somebody wants to claim Eichel is having a better season, they are out to lunch. Just like anybody arguing Barkov was better last season.
He’s an elite franchise center...we all agree on that. Much of the rest is based on form, not talent.
But somebody saying they prefer Eichel based on their preferences (just using an example) doesn’t mean Barkov is underrated. Now...if somebody wants to claim Eichel is having a better season, they are out to lunch. Just like anybody arguing Barkov was better last season.
He’s an elite franchise center...we all agree on that. Much of the rest is based on form, not talent.