This season Barkov, Rantanen, Aho but in the end of it all I think Aho might surpass Rantanen. Those 2 are very very close, but I see Aho growing potentially still while I believe Rantanen has reached his peak already.
I have no idea about the fancy stats and my eye test on both is limited, but my gut feeling says that Aho has a greater impact on the game than Rantanen, even if he doesn't score quite as many points.
Barkov, of course, is on a different level.
Barkov is #1 and it's not a debate right now. Others could change the conversation in the future but right now anyone saying otherwise doesn't watch these guys play.
Regarding the other two, yes I'm a Canes fan but being objective I can't really see taking Rantanen over Aho. Rantanen may be slightly better offensively (though that's debatable given the linemates) but total package Aho is just a more impactful overall player. Plays center, great defensively, plays significant PK minutes and scores more goals. Both are great players but prety clearly Aho should be #2 to me. Also a better contract...
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