Better season - Barkov or Pettersson?

[Ryan Michaels]

Come on. You’re better than that.

I guess you just aren't better than that given you used to beat the Matthews is a 69 point player drum. But yup I agree it's a dumb argument.

 

[34]

Pettersson will fall into obscurity, the signs are already there.

Barkov AINEC. I have said it before about Pettersson...not that impressive.

 

[Tage2Tuch]

If you include playoffs EP had 18 points in 17 games as well. So essentially an 84 point season.

come on, you’re better then that.

to add playoff totals to ref season totals, don’t get me wrong his performance in the playoffs absolutely rise his stock but I mean you can’t just add that to a reg season point total if the panthers didn’t play any games or maybe they did I kind of tuned out during COVID just checked stats and highlights either way if they did it wasn’t many.


But I’d not think the other guy saying career high 66 is right either, injured amongst other things come into play

 

[Tage2Tuch]

I guess you just aren't better than that given you used to beat the Matthews is a 69 point player drum. But yup I agree it's a dumb argument.

oooh damn, did he really? I mean talk about calling the kettle black.

 

[Xspyrit]

wow didn't open this thread before. Crazy how underrated Barkov is... I mean, EP is no slouch but Barkov is really awesome.

 

[IPS]

Elias Pettersson truly did have the greatest 66 point season in NHL history.

 

[IPS]

Pettersson can't play with 2 non possession wingers (Virtanen Boeser). It works with Miller and Boeser as a sniper but with Boeser and Virtanen he just can't get any possession play going.

Maybe Pettersson should lean to drive play and elevate lesser linemates instead of piggy-backing off JT Miller...

 

[WillTheThrill]

He's already a franchise center and he's already better than Barkov. If you haven't realized it yet, you certainly will this year.

Oh is that right?

 

[All Mod Cons]

Barkov.

Pettersson seems to be crazily overrated.

 

[MrOT]

Barkov.

Pettersson seems to be crazily overrated.

Based on two weeks?

 

[Cats2TheCup]

Who's winning

 

[Plural]

Barkov is going 1.2ppg. Pettersson is going 0.7ppg.

Still early, but Barkov has been way more impressive.

 

[wasunder]

Barkov is having a great start to the season and will likely have the better year, but Petersen will pick it up eventually,

 

[lawrence]

The Panthers are one of the best teams right now and the Canucks are one of the worst with the 4th worst win percentage. Petey's been a huge disappointment this year, and if he continues this, that big pay day he was expecting will not come. I doubt he even gets Nylander money right now. 40% of his points came off the power play, with another fraction of it, coming against the Senators. 10 5v5 points in 21 games is not good enough.

 

[Cats2TheCup]

Do these results prove Barkov is still underrated? Do they prove someone is overrated?

 

[BlueBaron]

Pettersson is a better player on a better team, so I'm guessing it's him.

Barkov's campaign ends with the regular season, while Pettersson can go for a playoff run and contribute there.

And Pettersson has more skill.

Your guess starts with flawed assumptions, want to guess again?

I have a bit of sympathy for Canuck fans. You know your guy is great, you see small samples of huge production, but no one will tell you he is a superstar because he hasn't put the games in yet to prove he can produce at an elite level for a full season. It's a lot like Matthews minus the historic goal production.

You know have a top young C. In couple years you will have all the bragging rights you want, until then bide your time. It will come soon enough.

 

[Cats2TheCup]

Is it as close as this poll?

 

[MrThomas]

Why Pettersson has so many points?

 

[Gizmo Tkachuk]

Why Pettersson has so many points?

Because Barkov bastard man.

 

[Conspiracy Theorist]

I think Pettersson is a good player but people saying he was better than Barkov were only kidding themselves. He's not as overrated as Marner anymore though.

 

[Plural]

I think Pettersson is a good player but people saying he was better than Barkov were only kidding themselves. He's not as overrated as Marner anymore though.

Huh? Marner is a f***ing stud.

 

[Cats2TheCup]

Come on. You’re better than that.

Petterson career high is still 66 pts

 

[Cats2TheCup]

Florida has no depth, so Barkov will probably play 22-23 minutes a game and score a bunch, but Pettersson will be more impactful when he's on the ice.

This is an interesting thought. I suppose some people prefer what Pettersson did over what selke winner Barkov did this season

 

[Cats2TheCup]

Pettersson will be the better player from now on for sure

What do you mean by "from now on for sure"

 

[Tutu to]

Barkov easy.

I always thought it but after watching a lot of Vancouver games this year I can confirm Peterson is very overrated.