CP4
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Lmao "Not even worth responding too" -responds anyways.
Barkov vs Pettersson
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82Ninety42011
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Homer vote for me going with EP. Barkov is a great 2 way Centre right now but I see EP just scratching the surface his ceiling is way higher.
ScottishCanuck
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Depends on organisational need. Don't think you can really go wrong with either. I'm excited to see how Pettersson develops if he's playing this well at 20.
Is this a right now poll or going forward one? I voted for EP based on his potential to become something truly special. I think Barkov is the better player at the moment, but that's not all that surprising.
Is this a right now poll or going forward one? I voted for EP based on his potential to become something truly special. I think Barkov is the better player at the moment, but that's not all that surprising.
At 19 years old:
Alex Barkov: 36 points in 71 games played
Elias Pettersson: 36 points in 32 games played
This season:
Alex Barkov: -9
Elias Pettersson: +9
Alex Barkov: 36 points in 71 games played
Elias Pettersson: 36 points in 32 games played
This season:
Alex Barkov: -9
Elias Pettersson: +9
Tony Stacks
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Right now Barkov, but Elias Pettersson is so much better at the same age as Barkov. Would take him long term.
Pettersson is the best Swedish forward prospect since Peter Forsberg. People who watched him in SHL last season know this. His current domination in Vancouver (first in both goals and assists) is just what you would expect given his fantastic SHL season last year. P Forsberg did the same thing. Dominated SHL as a 19-20 year old and then made 50 points in 47 games during his rookie season in the NHL.
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This may or may not pay off in the long run, but I'd rather gamble on Pettersson. I think we've seen Barkov's best by now, and he's probably always going to be a better two way player than Pettersson. But something tells me that Pettersson has a higher offensive upside, and not just by a little.
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That is dishonest. Pettersson is a 20 year old rookie. And way to go with those plus/minus -stats, hope you convince yourself.
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CP4
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He's been 20 years old for just over a month, and he was still ppg when he was 19.
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Pettersson is in their heads. No need to be so insecure u guys @Holymakinaw @BayStreetBully @IPS @Hollywood North. There are other good players around the league too not just on the Leafs.Holymakinaw and BayStreetBully trolling the Canucks! Where’s IPS and Hollywood North?
We are not worthy!
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Barkov played with Bergenheim and Brad boyes get real with those stats. Linemates are not even close and he even said that defense was his first priority.
Yeah it doesnt work like that, this is Pettersson's 20 yo season, whether you like it or not. Pettersson was 19.8 at the start of the season and Barkov just turned 20, no big difference there.
And that season was honestly way better compared to Pettersson's season this year, unless he ofc sustains his production and finishes top 6 in Selke voting.
CP4
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Barkov just turned 20? Looks like hes 23 to me. He has a career high of 78 points, which is pretty much what Pettersson is on track for as a rookie (whether you like it or not)
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EP, easily.
The question isn't who has had a better NHL career thus far, so give me the guy who will be a top 5 center real soon. I know Barkov is a HF-Darling hipster choice for polls, but EP will be better than him, sooner rather than later.
The question isn't who has had a better NHL career thus far, so give me the guy who will be a top 5 center real soon. I know Barkov is a HF-Darling hipster choice for polls, but EP will be better than him, sooner rather than later.
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Barkov is a stud. Another player that is so underated on here.
If he played in one of the bigger market teams he would be getting much more recognition.
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I unno. I would wait and see what ep does next year
Barkov for now because I've been told he's elite defensively.
Would be a good balance for the jets
Having an offensive centre like scheifele
And a big 2 way centreman on your 2nd line
But I think ep will be more dynamic offensively. Maybe open up the ice alittle more
Barkov for now because I've been told he's elite defensively.
Would be a good balance for the jets
Having an offensive centre like scheifele
And a big 2 way centreman on your 2nd line
But I think ep will be more dynamic offensively. Maybe open up the ice alittle more
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BlueBaron
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Barkov. He's the next Bergeron and those kinds of guys win cups. Would not lose sleep over building around Pettersson either though.
Weak post.
Plus minus is the worst stat ever. Means almost nothing and I say that with one of my players leading the league in it.
Assuming linear progression from players with vastly different styles, also not that useful. Comparing points without context, also suspect. They hardly started in the same situation.
Weak post.
Plus minus is the worst stat ever. Means almost nothing and I say that with one of my players leading the league in it.
Assuming linear progression from players with vastly different styles, also not that useful. Comparing points without context, also suspect. They hardly started in the same situation.
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