Choose one

[VoluntaryDom]

if you pick an answer other than Point or Pettersson you're objectively incorrect

 

[Merrrlin]

if you pick an answer other than Point or Pettersson you're objectively incorrect

Coming from you, it makes me think the exact opposite is likely true

 

[nowhereman]

I think Pettersson has the potential to be a top 2-3 center in the game. If you can get that for 5AAV over 8, you take that and run.

 

[McDavidCrushedLarkin]

point or tkachuk seems like a hell of a deal.

 

[Merrrlin]

Three players deadlocked.

 

[Albus Dumbledore]

probably pasta with matthews right there.

 

[Merrrlin]

probably pasta with matthews right there.

Surprised Pasta isn't higher, expected him to be a top option.

Underestimated EP. I knew Point would be a lightning rod, though.

 

[HyPnOtiK]

Matthews and Konecny have to be top two, went with Matthews

 

[bobholly39]

Matthews and Konecny have to be top two, went with Matthews

lol. Imagine your team being offered McDavid in a trade....and you say "no we have Konencny - we're good". I don't care about salary - that's simply a no go no matter the $$

 

[bobholly39]

Surprised Pasta isn't higher, expected him to be a top option.

Underestimated EP. I knew Point would be a lightning rod, though.

EP/Matthews edge over Pastrnak include:

- Much higher draft hype/potential/ceiling projections (and yes a few years into their careers that starts to matter less - but considering how on track both EP/Matthews are vs expectations, it still counts some)
- Better position (C vs W)
- Pastrnak benefits more than any player in the league by linemates - insane value to play with both Marchand/Bergeron. I don't usually focus too much on linemates - but it's hard to ignore the effect in this case. Without them - is he still better player?

So - I think even at equal value both EP and Matthews are better options - especially Matthews who already broke out production-wise with some strong totals. Considering they're both on longer/cheaper contracts - I don't really see a case for Pastrnak at all.

 

[Nipsey]

If Im trying to win with a window that is a couple years give me McDavid. Otherwise this is Pettersson with Matthews close behind.

 

[CanadianSniper]

I went with Matthews because I see him as the longest term for a guy who can be the best player on a championship team. Maaaaybe Petersson

Point, Koneckny, Aho, Tkachuk are insane value but you still need to find a better player somewhere, with Matthews and above you only need to find complementary stars.

Point had 15 more points than anyone one the Blues last season. Of course you have to build a team around any of these guys, even McDavid, but you'll have tons of cap space with a 92 point scorer at 4 million for a decade.

 

[Halla]

the leaf fan in me wanted matthews but a young c that had 40g/90pts last year locked up for TEN years at 4 mil?

wow

 

[Halla]

people are seriously choosing 2 years of mcdavid over 10 years of point? lol
is it possible for the best player in the world to be overrated because thats it

 

[Merrrlin]

people are seriously choosing 2 years of mcdavid over 10 years of point? lol
is it possible for the best player in the world to be overrated because thats it

You could argue that having McDavid for 2 years is much close to a guarantee of a cup than Point for 10. Point is a top player but it's possible he never repeats last year's offensive numbers. If his career falls closer to this year's production, you're getting a very good two way C who can net 30 and 75ish points. Great asset, but very different from 40/92.

 

[Dekes For Days]

people are seriously choosing 2 years of mcdavid over 10 years of point? lol

There are many better options than McDavid at 2 years/10m, but the perception of what Point is is massively inflated around here.

 

[bobholly39]

people are seriously choosing 2 years of mcdavid over 10 years of point? lol
is it possible for the best player in the world to be overrated because thats it

Where does it say McDavid leaves in 2 years though? If I get McDavid - i'll keep him long-term, even if I have to pay a lot. That's my thought process and why I voted McDavid still.

 

[The Red Line]

My team has tons of cap space, so I'll Mackinnon. No issue renegotiating after 4 years either.

 

[Breakers]

Brayden Point

age range of contract
24-34

Easy.

 

[Mr Tadakichi]

It's Pettersson for me, but Point would be pretty much the same kind of option. Dark horse pick is Matthews.

 

[Bluesguru]

Took Matthews, but for me it was between him, Petterson and Pasta

 

[Ivo]

Konecny would probably bolt to Russia over playing out that contract...

 

[M88K]

Struggled between Aho and Point , went point in the end