Best draft pick 2nd round last 20 years

[avsfan09]

Bergeron over Keith?

That’s pretty insane to me. Bergeron is great obviously but uhhhh Keith has Norrises and a Conn Smythe. Bergeron has Selkes. Has Bergeron ever been the best at his position like Keith?

Bergeron started earlier and seems like he'll last longer atleast playing at a higher level.

 

[Halla]

how is this not kucherov 100%. He just had 128 pts!

 

[M2Beezy]

Bergeron. Kucherov if he does this season again

 

[TomasHertlsRooster]

Brent Burns was a first round draft pick.

 

[Sojourn]

how is this not kucherov 100%. He just had 128 pts!

Longevity, and showing up when it matters.

Bergeron is a gamer, and has a long history of being a high end player. Similar argument for Keith, though I’d say slightly less of one. I think Keith has played at a higher level, but not for quite as long.

Kucherov has played at the highest level, but the span of time is very short so far. There is also the playoff argument. Bergeron and Keith both have success in the playoffs as key players for their respective teams, and Stanley Cups to show for it. Kucherov isn’t there yet.

The argument could very quickly turn in his favor, but right now it’s short-term regular season success vs. career success(including success in the playoffs).

I can’t speak for anyone else, but it’s a no-brainer for me. The argument is between Bergeron and Keith, at this stage.

 

[Mike Hasselhoffman]

It’ll likely end up being Kucherov once it’s all said and done but for now I voted Duncan Keith. It was between him and Bergeron but I feel some may be forgetting just how much of a beast Keith was during his prime at the peak of the Hawks run.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Duncan Keith. Followed by Bergeron and Kucherov. Chicago dynasty doesn't happen without Keith.

 

[ricky0034]

Bergeron being ahead of Keith in this poll is proof of just how overrated defense from a forward is around here

 

[Karl Eriksson]

Chelios

 

[The Macho King]

Chelios

Last 20 years, not last 200 years.

 

[Karl Eriksson]

Last 20 years, not last 200 years.

Time is a flat circle for Chelios

 

[heretik27]

Bergeron for career and longevity, then Keith for his peak and early career, then you start looking at the Weber's, Subban's, and Kucherov's.

 

[Hawkaholic]

Keith was the best at his position for 2 years, at least, and has 3 Cups, and a Conn Smythe.

Easily him, Kucherov could over take him soon, but as of now, it's Keith.

 

[tony d]

I went with Duncan Keith.

 

[Pi]

Duncan Keith. Norris Trophy + 3 Cups + Smythe.
Bergeron. Selke + Cup.
3rd has to be Kucherov right now but that could change as we haven't really seen the best of guys like Aho (he's much better than Kucherov at the same age but that doesn't mean linear improvement).

 

[COHawk]

I'm just surprised 7 people actually voted for Aho.

 

[Regal]

I feel like people are overselling Bergeron's longevity compared to Keith. Keith became an elite player before Bergeron and was elite until 2 seasons ago

 

[Captain Bowie]

To date, it's Bergeron, but right now Kucherov is the best player of the bunch.

 

[Captain Bowie]

I feel like people are overselling Bergeron's longevity compared to Keith. Keith became an elite player before Bergeron and was elite until 2 seasons ago

Bergeron is still considered elite.

 

[Joey Moss]

Kucherov just had the best season statistically in the last 14 years. As good as Bergeron has been, it's very clearly Kucherov.

 

[Braunbaer]

Bergeron started earlier and seems like he'll last longer atleast playing at a higher level.

Also keeping in mind that Bergeron had a horrific injury early in his career which cost him a full season.

 

[Captain Bowie]

Kucherov just had the best season statistically in the last 14 years. As good as Bergeron has been, it's very clearly Kucherov.

Kucherov has been a top 20 player for 2, maybe 3 years. Bergeron has for more than twice as long.

 

[Joey Moss]

Kucherov has been a top 20 player for 2, maybe 3 years. Bergeron has for more than twice as long.

I don't think that's really the question being asked though. Doesn't make sense to look at it that way.

 

[Captain Bowie]

I don't think that's really the question being asked though. Doesn't make sense to look at it that way.

Why wouldn't a whole career be considered when looking at the success of a draft pick?

 

[Regal]

Bergeron is still considered elite.

I know, my point is it's only been 2 seasons since Keith was elite and he was also at that level at least a season before Bergeron. Their longevity is basically a wash as it stands. Bergeron might end up clearly ahead there given where his game is currently, but he hasn't done it yet.