Draisaitl @ 8.5/8yrs vrs Matthews @ 11.63/5yrs

[booyakasha]

well, one is going to the playoffs and one isn't

Judging how Matthews shows up in big games, it's safe to say neither are going to the playoffs.

 

[Matt24]

This forum sometimes... Matthews is the better player. You take the better player and worry about the cap implications later. This is management 101.

 

[WillTheThrill]

Judging how Matthews shows up in big games, it's safe to say neither are going to the playoffs.

Lol

 

[XXIV97]

Lol

Lol 2 years ago

 

[JarvisFunk]

Skill wise it's not even close. Matthews

If Matthews was on an 8 year deal it wouldn't be close. Matthews

But when you compare contract lengths.... It gets close.

This isn't true at all, but okay

Matthews has a better shot, that's about it.

 

[WillTheThrill]

Lol 2 years ago

One of the biggest games of his career. And he showed up. 4 goals in 6 games against Caps.

 

[XXIV97]

One of the biggest games of his career. And he showed up. 4 goals in 6 games against Caps.

What happened next

 

[WillTheThrill]

What happened next

That's irrelevant to the conversation

 

[XXIV97]

That's irrelevant to the conversation

What happen after

 

[3074326]

well, one is going to the playoffs and one isn't

One has been to the second round, has 16 points in 13 games in the playoffs. The other has never won a playoff series, has 7 points in 13 games in the playoffs.

So if we're using your logic based on playoff stuff, Draisaitl has done more and been beyond the first round.

I am not necessarily picking Draisaitl, just pointing this out.

 

[CanadienShark]

I keep hearing Leafs fans acting like it's not close, by saying you take the better player. Well even assuming both played a full season of 82 games at their current scoring rate, Draisaitl is like 4-5 points ahead. What makes Matthews better?

 

[NeverForget06]

Contract is a pretty big difference, especially at the point when Drai is still making 8.5 million for two more seasons, and Matthews is probably getting nearly double that to put up maybe slightly better numbers?

Matthews is a great player, but Draisaitl's contract is much better.

 

[soothsayer]

Is AM the greatest 60 pt player of all time? Such a great 60 pt player.

 

[Fourier]

I keep hearing Leafs fans acting like it's not close, by saying you take the better player. Well even assuming both played a full season of 82 games at their current scoring rate, Draisaitl is like 4-5 points ahead. What makes Matthews better?

The answer to this is McDavid. Draisaitl is a third line center without McDavid while Matthews plays with plugs on a team that is adverse to offense. Or so we have been told many times.

In reality Matthews is the better goal scorer. His shot is flat out exceptional. Leon has worked hard to close that gap. But Leon is definitely the better passer and at this point looks to be more likely to make others on his line better. I suspect that if both players were offered up to NHL GM's most would pick Matthews but I certainly don't think it would be AINEC if you include contracts.

 

[Tad Mikowsky]

I’m going to make a prediction.

If Matthew loses this poll, it’s not because of rational reasons regarding the contract but because HFboards/the universe is always picking on the Leafs.

That being said, I think it’s close. I don’t like the length of the Matthews deal being only five years, which is why I’m voting for Draisaitl.

I can confidently say anyone voting against #34 in this poll is an Oiler Fan, or Leaf Hater.

It’s not Close

I would say I hate being right, but look what we have here.

 

[Peggy]

This forum sometimes... Matthews is the better player. You take the better player and worry about the cap implications later. This is management 101.

Not when it's another player who's over ppg

I would rather have scheifele on his contract than Matthew's

This year I would rather drai going forward, if he can repeat this kind of play next year too

Matthew's contract is garbage and he could end up leaving or costing the leafs more

 

[NeverForget06]

The answer to this is McDavid. Draisaitl is a third line center without McDavid while Matthews plays with plugs on a team that is adverse to offense. Or so we have been told many times.

In reality Matthews is the better goal scorer. His shot is flat out exceptional. Leon has worked hard to close that gap. But Leon is definitely the better passer and at this point looks to be more likely to make others on his line better. I suspect that if both players were offered up to NHL GM's most would pick Matthews but I certainly don't think it would be AINEC if you include contracts.

Also Kapanen is not a plug, he would be the 4th best forward on the Oilers, Johnsson would be 5th best.

 

[Fourier]

Also Kapanen is not a plug, he would be the 4th best forward on the Oilers, Johnsson would be 5th best.

You may have missed the sarcasm in the post you quoted.

 

[snipes]

Draisaitl is straight up the better player right now without even considering he’s on the better contract.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Draisaitl is straight up the better player right now without even considering he’s on the better contract.

He isn't though.

 

[Byron Bitz]

Drai is a better playmaker. Papi is a better skater, is better defensively, has better handles, is stronger and has a way better shot.

 

[TheDoldrums]

Kapanen WAS considered a plug by everyone before this year, 9 points in 57 games. His value was routunely mocked on the trade board last summer. Amazing what playing with a superstar can do though...

 

[Karl Eriksson]

well, one is going to the playoffs and one isn't

Matthews’ 2 playoff points this year won’t narrow the gap in value.

Nostril-adjusted this poll is Drai, AINEC.

 

[NeverForget06]

You may have missed the sarcasm in the post you quoted.

hehe sorry a little too trigger happy i guess.

 

[Rhaegar Targaryen]

Drai is better in the regular season and playoffs