Thats a difficult one... Offensive wise Matthews is clearly ahead... but Barkov is on an other level defensively and defensive centers with a great offensive are underrated...
you have to ask yourself if Matthews is Matched against Barkov 82 games a year who has the upper hands? Barkov might counter Matthews offensive!
To me Barkov is probably gonna end up the Upgraded version of bergeron of this era!
this was too hard to vote considering their 2 years difference.
I voted Matthews wich is kinda ironic with my post, but the 2 years difference is a big factor, matthews is decent defensively but better offensively. so my vote is based on future consideration because i think as we speak Barkov would counter Matthews in a current matchup.
you have to ask yourself if Matthews is Matched against Barkov 82 games a year who has the upper hands? Barkov might counter Matthews offensive!
To me Barkov is probably gonna end up the Upgraded version of bergeron of this era!
this was too hard to vote considering their 2 years difference.
I voted Matthews wich is kinda ironic with my post, but the 2 years difference is a big factor, matthews is decent defensively but better offensively. so my vote is based on future consideration because i think as we speak Barkov would counter Matthews in a current matchup.