Barkov vs Pettersson

[Regal]

I think it's pretty close right now and leaning toward Barkov. He has similar and arguably more talent in a bigger frame, and had both the high scoring season Pettersson hasn't had as well as a dominant defensive year. He also was playing through injury a lot of this season so it's possible his numbers are a bit deflated. But he's also a bit of a weird player who hasn't really translated his skills to production save for that one season, and who can be very good defensively, but hasn't succeeded in doing so in recent years. In general, his production outside of '19 has hovered around what Pettersson has put up since he's been in the league, and that's with him playing more minutes.

Meanwhile, Pettersson's underlying numbers this year were very good, even though I think they look a little better due to good teammates and poor depth behind him. Pettersson was better this year, but you could argue Barkov was off due to injury and has the track record. With Pettersson's age, it's possible this is just the start and he will keep being better than Barkov, which would make him better now. I still feel like Barkov would be a little safer

 

[Conspiracy Theorist]

Florida was a mess and Barkov was injured this year. But I easily take him.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

Coin flip right now but EP going forward.

 

[Oilers Propagandist]

I must have misread the OP, didn't realize it was about the 18-19 seasons...wait it's about right now and that's why I took EP.

Simmer down buddy guy,

 

[wetcoast]

Simmer down buddy guy,

I love Barkov as a player but you really need to watch EP play he has a very mature game and an offensive skillset that is more dynamic than Barkov as well.

Can't go wrong with either guy really.

 

[Oilers Propagandist]

I love Barkov as a player but you really need to watch EP play he has a very mature game and an offensive skillset that is more dynamic than Barkov as well.

Can't go wrong with either guy really.

Fully agree with you guys, I shouldn’t have came off too aggressively as you guys aren’t leafs fans. Bright future and a likeable team.

 

[34]

Barkov now and going forward. This is not even close.

 

[Machinehead]

Pettersson is better defensively right now.

 

[datboichoi]

Pettersson is better at ice hockey but hockey sheep like @JoVel think Barkov is better.

 

[The Moose is Loose]

Pettersson had more goals and points than Barkov this season so not sure what you’re talking about. He has one year of being above PPG in his entire career so I don’t get why you’re acting like he’s a regular 95+ Center.

He is still young and he has that season to his name. Peterson hasn't even hit PPG yet

 

[CanadienShark]

Barkov is better now. In the future, who knows, but Pettersson would need a 100+ point, Selke calibre year to overtake what Barkov has already done.

 

[Regal]

Barkov is better now. In the future, who knows, but Pettersson would need a 100+ point, Selke calibre year to overtake what Barkov has already done.

Why would he need to be way better than Barkov ever has been to be better?

 

[Veritas]

Barkov is better now. In the future, who knows, but Pettersson would need a 100+ point, Selke calibre year to overtake what Barkov has already done.

Is that 100 points and Selke-calibre defensive play in the same season? Because Barkov has achieved neither of those things in any season he's played thus far. Pretty silly thing to say.

 

[BB06]

He is still young and he has that season to his name. Peterson hasn't even hit PPG yet

And Barkov has done it once. Barkov was drafted in 2013 and will be 25 soon. How can you prove that season wasn't an outliner? He's in his 7th NHL season and has only been PPG ONCE. EP outscored him in both points and goal this season.

 

[SillyRabbit]

I’d really like to hear the justification in which a player who is five years younger, and just out scored the older player during the most recent season where they both played the same amount of games, is not better currently, let alone in the future.

People still think Barkov is the defensive player he was three years ago and that’s simply not the case. As his offense increased, his defensive impact took a hit.

In fact I think there can be an argument made that Pettersson is currently the better defensive player.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Close, but Pettersson for both.

 

[Ace of Hades]

Barkov now and going forward. This is not even close.

How about being less predictable for once.

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EP is better now and in the future.

 

[Conspiracy Theorist]

And Barkov has done it once. Barkov was drafted in 2013 and will be 25 soon. How can you prove that season wasn't an outliner? He's in his 7th NHL season and has only been PPG ONCE. EP outscored him in both points and goal this season.

He has improved every year except this year when he was injured. EP did not take the next step this year.

 

[datboichoi]

He has improved every year except this year when he was injured. EP did not take the next step this year.

I understand that you’re a casual fan who forms opinions on hockey DB, but Pettersson was absolutely fantastic this year based on two way results.

 

[Conspiracy Theorist]

I understand that you’re a casual fan who forms opinions on hockey DB, but Pettersson was absolutely fantastic this year based on two way results.

He is the most hyped 66 point player of all time.

 

[bondra]

Barkov is one of the best centers in the game, we are asking pretty much from EP.

 

[datboichoi]

He is the most hyped 66 point player of all time.

Yup how dare pettersson not be able to score points during a global pandemic!

 

[Dekes For Days]

Pettersson, pretty easily.

Not sure how Barkov got this ridiculous reputation. He's not even the best player on his own line.

 

[34]

How about being less predictable for once.

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EP is better now and in the future.

Strongly disagree. Pettersson is the most overrated player in the NHL. Yes, he is a good player, but no where near the hype he gets.

He is not throwing up multiple 40 goal seasons, or anything like that. The NHL is full of 20 goal scorers like him.

 

[OKR]

Barkov was the best player in Team Finland in 2014 Olympics prior to his injury, and those were his first National team games ever, more points in a season in Panthers history than anyone while playing more than reliable defensive game, while Petterson is great and very entertaining he has done nothing to warrant being called better than Barkov.