Filthy Dangles
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Two of the more underappreiciated players of this era in my opinion. Who has been the better player in their careers
Letang. I'm not sure it's close either.
If anybody does vote Krejci (Who has had a good career), I'd like to hear the reasoning.
Letang. I'm not sure it's close either.
If anybody does vote Krejci (Who has had a good career), I'd like to hear the reasoning.
Krejci has been playing with garbage nearly the last decade. Letang has played with Malkin, Crosby, etc.
Letang might be better as an offensive defenseman but Krejci would be a #1 on several other teams given proper talent.
I can understand choosing Letang but it should be considered a close decision.
Krejci has been saddled with garbage wingers since 2016 getting the likes of Backes, Beleskey, Heinen, Ritchie, Smith, Debrusk. Debrusk being the lone bright spot until Hall at the deadline.
No surprise that Krejci put up 20 points in 15 games once he got Hall, and has put up over a PPG playing with Marchand/Pastrnak in Bergeron's absences
Career 0.76 ppg player despite this, and a 0.90 ppg player at his peak. With a nearly 55/45 o-zone/d-zone start %. 2x Top 10 in assists, 2x led the league in +/-
200 ft center who got his share of Selke votes in his 20s
A playoff performer, there's a reason why "playoff Krejci" is a thing. 2x led the league in playoff scoring, 1x led in goals, 1x led in assists.
He's an incredible passer who elevates his wingers to the point where Sweeney has neglected getting legit 2nd line wingers because Krejci covers it up.
Obviously, its a close call and either choice can make a compelling argument, but it's a hell of a lot closer than some are making it out to be.
Relative to other players at their respective positions, the answer should be Letang. That's not a knock on Krejci, but at no point was Krejci a top 5, or even top 10 center league-wide. Letang's been among the top 10 defenders during a lot of his prime, and was a top 5 defenseman at his absolute best.
Letang was a finalist for the Norris so he was top 3 at least one seasonI agree Letang is more established as a #1 defenseman than Krejci as a 1B, #2 center, but I'm not as certain he was a top five or ten defensemen, rather a bit of a product of that offensively elite core he produced with.
The PP Pittsburgh was able to ice was staggering.
Letang was a finalist for the Norris so he was top 3 at least one season
I'd say Krejci is definitely underrated. Part of that could be because he's so quiet. Another factor could be the fact he is in Bergeron's shadow.
But in his prime he was just as good as guys like ROR and Duchene.
I'm not certain that's how it works. I don't think Letang was ever a top 10 defenseman. He leaches off Malkin, Crosby etc for points which is fine - he is a good #1. But no top 10 defenseman.
15/16 3rd in points (64 in 71 games), was the number one defenseman on 3 cup winning teamsI'm not certain that's how it works. I don't think Letang was ever a top 10 defenseman. He leaches off Malkin, Crosby etc for points which is fine - he is a good #1. But no top 10 defenseman.
I'm not certain that's how it works. I don't think Letang was ever a top 10 defenseman. He leaches off Malkin, Crosby etc for points which is fine - he is a good #1. But no top 10 defenseman.