Speculation: Does Sanderson overtake EK65?

[NyQuil]

If Karlsson was here Norris and Timmy wouldn't be.

True, but we might still have Stone kicking around if we'd had different ownership.

 

[SpezDispenser]

Not as good offensively, but I actually think he can have as much of an impact on a game as 65 - maybe even more.

f*** he's good.

 

[Hale The Villain]

Can we enjoy Sanderson without being ridiculous and comparing him to a 3 time Norris winner

 

[aragorn]

Sanderson is already making an impact in every game this yr for this team either defensively or offensivily or both, he is so good all over the ice & rarely makes mistakes.

 

[robsenz]

Apples and Oranges. Sanderson is no joke but provides a more complete game. Saying this with EK65 being my favorite player

 

[BonHoonLayneCornell]

I wouldn't discount the possibility. PPG is possible, but there's a lot of guys looking to eat on the team, so who knows. Karlsson didn't have Chychrun and Chabot beside/behind him and I'm curious how that will shake out. I think Jake lands at more like 60 this year if those guys are both getting ~50.

 

[DylanSensFan]

Karlsson was carrying teams on his back and passing the puck to guys like Condra, Greening, Smith, and Pyatt.

One legged Karlsson, no less. He basically carried Ottawa to the conference final on 1.5 legs.

 

[Dionysus]

I wouldn't discount the possibility. PPG is possible, but there's a lot of guys looking to eat on the team, so who knows. Karlsson didn't have Chychrun and Chabot beside/behind him and I'm curious how that will shake out. I think Jake lands at more like 60 this year if those guys are both getting ~50.

To match EK, he will need a Norris this year. And then another 2 by age 33. Possible, but a tough ask.

Only a few games in this season, but I have seen some wow moments that I haven't seen since Karlsson. I remember Karlsson's breakout 78 point season well, he was doing something spectacular every game.

Sanderson has the potential to be the best player on a cup winning team I believe. If he can be the backbone of a cup winner and win a couple Norris Trophies he will be in the same category as EK. Long way to go still. Will be fun to watch!

 

[aragorn]

That play where Sanderson was a step behind Oshie & caught up to him in a step or two & prevented him from even getting a shot on net right beside the crease, it was an incredible defensive play.

 

[Tnuoc Alucard]

Imagining a prime Karlsson pre-Cooke with this line-up is too depressing to contemplate.

Because of the salary cap, the only place that could happen in someone’s imagination.

 

[OmniSens]

I don't think he'll ever overtake him in "stats".

But he may end up as the better all-around defenceman.

This, and it won't be close.

I said it last night, Sanderson>Karlsson on their second seasons.

 

[Adrianopolous]

He’s going for the Norris

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

One is generational.

The other looks like he will win a Norris or two if all goes very, very well.

Different level EK was.

Sanderson could have better "career" with more accolades cause of the core he is going to play with.

 

[BonHoonLayneCornell]

To match EK, he will need a Norris this year. And then another 2 by age 33. Possible, but a tough ask.

Only a few games in this season, but I have seen some wow moments that I haven't seen since Karlsson. I remember Karlsson's breakout 78 point season well, he was doing something spectacular every game.

Sanderson has the potential to be the best player on a cup winning team I believe. If he can be the backbone of a cup winner and win a couple Norris Trophies he will be in the same category as EK. Long way to go still. Will be fun to watch!

Karlsson really should have 4 Norris trophies.

Jake may be in tough to win as many with how they like to spread the wealth for the Norris, but he's looking like he'll be competing for them. Our top four is the best it's been since the Redden/Chara days and I wonder what EK would have looked like with this kind of talent.

 

[SensFactor]

He's already way better defensively IMO..
Karlsson has the offense

 

[Answer]

True, but we might still have Stone kicking around if we'd had different ownership.

and Hoffman, too, if there was no Instagram

 

[Sensinitis]

One is generational.

The other looks like he will win a Norris or two if all goes very, very well.

Different level EK was.

Sanderson could have better "career" with more accolades cause of the core he is going to play with.

Agreed

Side note, did anybody else read the bold in Yoda voice?

 

[HSF]

almost no chance that he does

 

[Alf Silfversson]

That play where Sanderson was a step behind Oshie & caught up to him in a step or two & prevented him from even getting a shot on net right beside the crease, it was an incredible defensive play.

That WAS great. I think it really surprised Oshie too, so he threw a bit of a hissy fit.

 

[NyQuil]

That WAS great. I think it really surprised Oshie too, so he threw a bit of a hissy fit.

Oshie is such a punk. He's always doing something cheap or complaining about something.

Probably wouldn't mind him on my team though in his prime.

 

[Alf Silfversson]

Oshie is such a punk. He's always doing something cheap or complaining about something.

 

[jake1]

Oshie a UND guy too, so they probably know each other.

 

[TeamRenzo]

Overtaking him in stats? No. Ending up being a better all around defenceman? Maybe. But EK65 has 3 Norris trophies, not too many guys in the history of the league have accomplished that

What's really impressive to me about EK's Norris trophies is the gap between all three, 2012, 2015, 2023.

 

[Back in Black]

If your talking defensive play YES! He'll have a much better +- than Karlsson

Point production wise, probably not. Hence I voted Maybe.

 

[Burrowsaurus]

He already has. Who is Karlsson? Some dude for played for the Ottawa senators a while back? Who cares