Future Matthews vs future Nylander
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diceman934
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Lol to funny... ,Nylander is not better than Mathews today, or tomorrow or n XR week or next nor ever. He is limited by his lack of physical aggression and the will to put it all on the line to win.
That is the real debate and hockey experts put Marner ahead of Nylander and I agree.
That is the real debate and hockey experts put Marner ahead of Nylander and I agree.
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I'm no sure you'd find a consensus on Marner vs Nylander. I'd say most analysts or fans for that matter likely have them neck and neck.
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It's not like Matthews is out there fighting and blocking any more shots with his face than Nylander is. You're literally saying that just because he's Swedish.
I personally have Marner better than Nylander going forward but I'm definitely not knocking anyone for having the opposite, they're pretty damn close. Marner seems to get a little more criticism around here (especially lately) which leads to a lot of people taking Nylander.
WilliamNylander
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Said a year ago Nylander is poised to possibly be one of the greatest Swedish forwards of all time.
He really is amazing. He's been dominating at every level he's played so far.
He really is amazing. He's been dominating at every level he's played so far.
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You're not delusional, but Matthews is way better at the little things you don't typically notice as much. Nylander is more flashy which generates hype... He could become better, but Matthews is much more likely to be the all around better of the two in my opinion.
Both should be ppg+ players.
Both should be ppg+ players.
BlueBaron
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Willy has a shot at being one of the best players in the league. Matthews has a shot at being one of the best players in the history of the game.
There is a reason Willy looks as good as he does, Matthews is constantly drawing two guys on the play leaving Willy open. If Willy were better it would be the other way around.
There is a reason Willy looks as good as he does, Matthews is constantly drawing two guys on the play leaving Willy open. If Willy were better it would be the other way around.
Please don't say that on the main boards. I beg you. I love the kid but best swede ever....
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I'll take Yzerman & Federov circa 93-98 tyvm I know austons bigger and a different player than Stevie Y, but that was always my favourite duo growing up.
diceman934
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I am literally saying because it's true. He plays a soft game and prefers to stick check. Massive skill with his shot being elite.Whatever
It's not like Matthews is out there fighting and blocking any more shots with his face than Nylander is. You're literally saying that just because he's Swedish.
its scary how matthews is one of most dangerous players in hockey, yet nylander is so close in terms of whos better, i gotta say matthews is a bit better but man willie can go pointless like tonight and still look like he coulda easily picked up 2 points
WestCoastLeafs
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Marner and Nylander seem to bounce back and forth in terms of popularity. When Marner was first drafted, he was rated as our top prospect in the board poll. He struggled in his first training camp, and Nylander re-assumed the reins. They bounced back and forth last year, with Nylander having a better playoff and starting this season off better, so he's the hotter ticket right now. Two months from now, maybe it will be Marner.
But the constant is that Matthews is always good. In fact, I think he's already assumed that role that makes it easier for his teammates. Imagine it there was no Matthews and Nylander was expected to be that #1 centre night in, night out. He might struggle a bit with that added pressure. How would Marner handle being the only serious offensive threat like Kessel was when he was here? He's probably better equipped to handle it then Kessel was, but fortunately we won't need to find out because it will never be the case.
If this Leafs core achieves the ultimate goal (knock on wood), any of the three are capable of leading the way in the playoffs (like Malkin taking the Conn Smythe over Crosby in 2009). But Matthews will always be "the" guy in Toronto.
But the constant is that Matthews is always good. In fact, I think he's already assumed that role that makes it easier for his teammates. Imagine it there was no Matthews and Nylander was expected to be that #1 centre night in, night out. He might struggle a bit with that added pressure. How would Marner handle being the only serious offensive threat like Kessel was when he was here? He's probably better equipped to handle it then Kessel was, but fortunately we won't need to find out because it will never be the case.
If this Leafs core achieves the ultimate goal (knock on wood), any of the three are capable of leading the way in the playoffs (like Malkin taking the Conn Smythe over Crosby in 2009). But Matthews will always be "the" guy in Toronto.
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I watched the game on and off last night. Nylander didn't seem to have his best game, or did I just miss his best shifts?
off topic but the speed McDavid plays at scares me for his health, just needs to be knocked slightly off stride and he going to go flying as we saw with his first injury to date. Dmen are going to take him down as thats the only option they have.
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