Devon Toews vs Sammy Girard

[Cousin Eddie]

Who’s better? I’m curious what opposing fans think compared to Avs fans. No contracts, age, etc being taken into consideration. Simple question of who’s better right now?

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[Dutronc]

Girard for me is underated. Great player!

 

[BB06]

Roughly equal. Took the younger player

 

[majormajor]

If you have a mediocre club that would be happy just to make the playoffs, and you happen to have some strong defensemen and just need a primary puckmover as your #2/3, then Girard can do wonders. I wouldn't want Girard in the playoffs, and not in a situation where he's the best D on the team, that just makes him an easy target.

 

[majormajor]

Roughly equal. Took the younger player

Read the OP.

 

[Northern Avs Fan]

Good question. I wonder this myself sometimes.

I lean slightly towards Girard, but Toews was damn impressive this year.

If Girard offers up more of the same play that he did in the Vegas series moving forward then it’s definitely Toews. For now, I’m sticking with Girard because I think he’s a touch better.

 

[MaKarter]

Pretty even for me but I feel like if Girard has the right partner then Girard is the better player. Toews is all-around solid but G has slightly more game breaking ability.

 

[Gurglesons]

Girard IMO.

 

[The Merchant]

G is more dynamic, but Toews is just so damn complete so he takes my vote

 

[missionAvs]

G is more dynamic, but Toews is just so damn complete so he takes my vote

This is the reason Toews got my vote as well. He's just so complete overall.

 

[Murzu]

G is more dynamic, but Toews is just so damn complete so he takes my vote

Preach.