Draisaitl vs. Matthews

[Aceboogie]

Matthews would probably score 70 goals playing with McDavid for 82 games. Maybe we will get to see it later on in their careers

Toronto fans actually getting to see a world class/elite player would actually be pretty cool for them

 

[Dekes For Days]

Matthews best season was as a rookie.

This is untrue.

Drai took longer to get up to the speed of the Nhl but has gotten better and more dominant every year. Matthews has not.

This is also untrue.

 

[6ix]

Matthews.

Draisaitl should keep it close because of his inability to carry a line or produce without McDavid, resulting in him being force fed 25 mins a night with McDavid to produce.

Draisaitl centring his own line lasted what, half a game? He’s a great complimentary winger.

 

[razkaz]

I'm sure this thread is full of posters who didn't read the OP.

I believe Matthews will score more if he stays healthy this year. If I had to put money down, I'd go with Draisaitl though.

This is about goals not points.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

well considering that he's also getting 3 minutes more per game thus far at ES and a minute more on the PP I would say it definitely a factor for his increased production (riding shotgun to McDavid being the other)

It may surprise you to learn that playing more tough minutes doesn’t always equate to more points. Drai is a work horse that can still perform well with those tough minutes added on. Not many NHL players can handle that.

 

[Halla]

Toronto fans actually getting to see a world class/elite player would actually be pretty cool for them

5 elite players + making playoffs every year >>> 1 world class player and making the playoffs once every decade

 

[Soliloquy of a Dogge]

5 elite players + making playoffs every year >>> 1 world class player and making the playoffs once every decade

Just imagine if you had a McDavid and a Draisaitl on your team instead of Matthews and Marner, you might actually make it out of the first round.

They'd be the best and 2nd best players on your roster, even with those 2.

 

[BlueOil]

until matthews breaks 40, i'm going with the guy who got 50 last year

 

[Menzinger]

Whenever I see those silly LD > Matthew's posts, always amusing to see the fact they're two draft classes apart seems to fly over the heads of so many people, or perhaps is conveniently ignored.

 

[Incognito]

Toronto fans actually getting to see a world class/elite player would actually be pretty cool for them

This post makes no sense. We have five elite players on our team. Just because there's no Leaf on McDavid's level doesn't mean the team lacks high-end talent. On the contrary, there is a plethora of it.

 

[McFlash97]

Matthews would probably score 70 goals playing with McDavid for 82 games. Maybe we will get to see it later on in their careers

...except Matthew's is out of Toronto in 5 years. Don't see McDavid signing in Arizona bud.

 

[Sundinisagod]

...except Matthew's is out of Toronto in 5 years. Don't see McDavid signing in Arizona bud.

If Matthews leaves Toronto in 5 years, that does not bode well for Edmonton at all...

 

[Seras]

Depends entirely on how good McDavid is this year

 

[InfinityIggy]

Give me the guy who can actually Center and carry a line.

 

[Halla]

goals
Matthews 7
Draisaitl 4

30+ goal seasons
Matthews 3/3
Draisaitl 1/5

playoff appearances
Matthews 3/3
Draisaitl 1/5

 

[Tobias Kahun]

goals
Matthews 7
Draisaitl 4

30+ goal seasons
Matthews 3/3
Draisaitl 1/5

playoff appearances
Matthews 3/3
Draisaitl 1/5

You missed one.

playoff rounds won
Matthews 0/3
Draisaitl 1/5

 

[Halla]

This post makes no sense. We have five elite players on our team. Just because there's no Leaf on McDavid's level doesn't mean the team lacks high-end talent. On the contrary, there is a plethora of it.

its the ol "our team is terrible but at least we have the best player in the world" argument.

Edmonton has 2 elite players, both forwards. Leafs have 3 elite forwards, an elite dman, and an elite goalie

oilers start off with a few wins and the fans come out of hiding. they will miss the playoffs again. James Neal isn't gonna get 125 goals

 

[North Cole]

As an oiler fan.

Matthews

 

[Albus Dumbledore]

until matthews breaks 40, i'm going with the guy who got 50 last year

Matthew's breaks 40 goals?
He did it in his rookie season....

Not that I care for the thread.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Good poll, I'll go with Drai since Auston hasn't played a full season lately. Could go either way though if Matthews stays healthy all season long.

 

[6ix]

Toronto fans actually getting to see a world class/elite player would actually be pretty cool for them

Kawhi Leonard?

Edmonton fans actually getting to see a world class player deliver their city a championship in over 30 years would be pretty cool instead of wasting his talent and picking in the lottery.

 

[Ace of Hades]

Draisaitl easily.

 

[wetcoast]

I'm sure this thread is full of posters who didn't read the OP.

I believe Matthews will score more if he stays healthy this year. If I had to put money down, I'd go with Draisaitl though.

This is about goals not points.

This is how I feel, except I think Austin is going to play 75+ games so I took him.

He is also my choice for the Richard.

 

[Ctrain2k]

Kawhi Leonard?

Edmonton fans actually getting to see a world class player deliver their city a championship in over 30 years would be pretty cool instead of wasting his talent and picking in the lottery.

Seriously? The leafs haven’t won anything in 53 years lol.

 

[Stamkos4life]

I think the announcer during tonight's game said something like "18 goals for Matthews' in his last 19 october games".

If only auston could score like this all season and not just october.

Healthy I'd say matthews will score more. But, I'd say theres a ~35% chance he misses a handful of games so it's close.