Connor McDavid and Jesse Puljujärvi Vs Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner going forward?

[Backcheckmonster3]

I think Pulju will be an NHL super-star, it might take a while tho.
Edmonton on this one.

 

[ole ole]

Which tandem do you choose going forward and why?

Anyone have the nervs to bet on Puljujärvi in this one?

No need to bet on Puljujärvi when you have McDavid. McDavid wins.

 

[ole ole]

Wtf does this have to do with the thread? The 40 point winger was Pulj.....

Well you put down some non-existing 90 pt players.
Lets get real. 2 70 PT players vrs a 100 pt player and another player who could hit between 10-50. McDavid quite easily.

 

[Leaf Fans]

McDavid is the best player in the NHL right now.

 

[Dache]

You would think the Oilers were cup champs last year with hot takes like this lol. Two likely 80 plus point players combined are better than one 100 point player.

Why is the guy that scores over 100 points a hundred point guy and the 2 guys that are barely younger if at all are likely 10+ points better than they’ve been so far?

 

[Thenameless]

McDavid and Puljujarvi. If I'd take McDavid alone over the other two, then this is even easier. Puljujarvi is still young enough to break out at some point.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

What kind of a statement is that? McDavid even if he hits over 100 points a season won't counter act Matthews and Marner likely going 165 if not more.

Well first it’s not ‘likely’ that of Marner and Matthews combine for 165 points if not more. It’s possible sure.

Second you don’t compare one player to multiple players by just totalling their respective points. Based on that logic 6 twenty point players are worth more than McDavid.

 

[The List Of Jericho]

Three. McDavid, Hall, Draisaitl. Except each of these players is arguably or significantly better than Marner.

Traded Hall for a song and Marner in his first two years had better years than Hall, Drai without McDavid wouldn't be what he is and the stats prove it...can't drive a line it seems. So ya...make that 1.

 

[The List Of Jericho]

Why is the guy that scores over 100 points a hundred point guy and the 2 guys that are barely younger if at all are likely 10+ points better than they’ve been so far?

So you legit believe that Matthews wouldn't have hit over 80 points last year if he was healthy? Marner had a horrible first half and look where he ended up.

 

[The List Of Jericho]

Well first it’s not ‘likely’ that of Marner and Matthews combine for 165 points if not more. It’s possible sure.

Second you don’t compare one player to multiple players by just totalling their respective points. Based on that logic 6 twenty point players are worth more than McDavid.

How is it not likely? Matthews was over PPG and Marner after a terrible first half ended up with nearly 70 points. They are only getting better

 

[WetcoastOrca]

How is it not likely? Matthews was over PPG and Marner after a terrible first half ended up with nearly 70 points. They are only getting better

Marner had 69 points. A point per game would be a huge jump. Possible but I wouldn’t say it’s likely that he gets 82 points.
I think it’s likely that McDavid increases his point totals though.

 

[The List Of Jericho]

Marner had 69 points. A point per game would be a huge jump. Possible but I wouldn’t say it’s likely that he gets 82 points.
I think it’s likely that McDavid increases his point totals though.

So a 13 point increase playing with Tavares over Tyler freakin Bozak is hard to believe?

 

[Karl Eriksson]

What kind of a statement is that? McDavid even if he hits over 100 points a season won't counter act Matthews and Marner likely going 165 if not more.

Yet they still won the poll overwhelmingly. Funny huh.

 

[5 14 6 1]

Im looking forward to the season. Puljujarvi just turned 20. Big and Very Quick. Looking a step above this pre season. Much more assertive, and his skating has improved noticeably. Really showing his skill now that he has gained some confidence. A few plays of him tonight against Vancouver (2G)

(Featuring a nice Evan Bouchard breakout pass)

 

[5 14 6 1]

 

[EdmFlyersfan]

Pulj is a bust IMO so to me this isn't even really a question

Ty Rattie took his spot on the top line...think about that for a minute...a career AHL'er.

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

Ty Rattie took his spot on the top line...think about that for a minute...a career AHL'er.

you mean Patrick Maroon?

 

[HugginThePost]

You have to figure McDavid is good for 110-115 in a good year.

Puljujärvi may, and I'm going to stress may, be good for 50-60 in a good year. Yes he's looked good during his pre-season games, but the exact same thing was said last year and we all know how that turned out.

That's a total point production of 160-175.

Matthews should be flirting with 90-95 on a good year.

Marner is good for 80-85, possibly more given his potential upgrade in line mates.

That's a total point production of 170-180.

Both are very close, and I suspect that the Leaf twosome will out point the Edmonton duo for the most part.

But, McDavid is the best player here by a sizable margin. He makes everyone around him so much better. In a vacuum, there is an argument for M&M, but in the real world, on a sheet of ice, it's M&P quite easily.

 

[Kamiccolo]

Well you put down some non-existing 90 pt players.
Lets get real. 2 70 PT players vrs a 100 pt player and another player who could hit between 10-50. McDavid quite easily.

Come back to me after this season when both have 90 points. I'll bet that Matthews has more goals than Pulj has points and Marner has more assists than he has points.

 

[DRW204]

the Oilers sure did maximize Pulju's first 2 years of ELC

 

[McFlash97]

Come back to me after this season when both have 90 points. I'll bet that Matthews has more goals than Pulj has points and Marner has more assists than he has points.

The way Puljujarvi is starting to pop, That's a pretty bold statement. If Puljujarvi does pop in 50+ points good luck. Jesse's skill level is off the charts. Looks like he is growing into his body

 

[BrendanGallagher11]

Habs fan
Despise the leafs
But this is 100% marner matthews

 

[Skolman]

Habs fan
Despise the leafs
But this is 100% marner matthews

Apparently not.

 

[Holymakinaw]

Habs fan
Despise the leafs
But this is 100% marner matthews

Aha. Someone with a brain.

 

[Mcnotloilersfan]

Pulj is a bust IMO so to me this isn't even really a question

He's a bust in your opinion? Yikes... I hope you don't use your opinions often...