Girard vs. Q. Hughes

[Mighty Makar]

Simply put, who’s better?

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[EXTRAS]

Once hughes is in his 4th NHL season and gained experience Girard has this will probably be clearly hughes.

 

[405Entrance]

Although he’s not having a similar year to next year he’s still the better player. His potential is way higher too. No knock on girad but Quinn Hughes is the type of guy everyone wants on their team

 

[Three On Zero]

Not a single vote for Girard, This isn't going to end like the OP thought

 

[Northern Avs Fan]

Right now it’s Girard.

Long term it should be Hughes.

 

[Mighty Makar]

Not a single vote for Girard, This isn't going to end like the OP thought

Lol. I figured Huggy Bear would win. He has to win a poll sometimes, right? If I wanted it to end like I wanted it to be, Makar would be in the poll instead of Girard.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

Hughes now and in the future the gap will only grow. In before this one gets shut down.

 

[avsfan09]

Girard is better now. Hughes probably surpasses him.

 

[Ace of Hades]

Hughes is the answer.

 

[Foppberg]

Who's better? Girard.

Who will be better long term? Probably Hughes. But I wouldn't be shocked if it's still G.

 

[ClydeLee]

I wasn't over the the moon for Girard to start the year but it's been quite the year. And he's only 1 year and half older than Hughes. This is just name recognition evaluations right?

 

[canuckking1]

If we're using 20ish games stretches Nathan Mackinnon isn't even a top 10 centre. girard needs to prove he can bring this offence consistently.

Girard is also due for offensive regression.

 

[Regal]

Girard is having a really good year, and Hughes' play has been frustrating to say the least, but Hughes is also the better talent, and I wonder what he'd be like with more support and with a competent coach. I don't know if Girard is better in a vacuum, but he's been more effective this year.

 

[Northern Avs Fan]

If we're using 20ish games stretches Nathan Mackinnon isn't even a top 10 centre. girard needs to prove he can bring this offence consistently.

Girard is also due for offensive regression.

The goals per game will definitely drop and probably the points per game too, but that’s not really even Girard’s calling card.

His transition ability and 2-way game is more what he’s known for. I don’t think there’s any doubt that Hughes is superior offensively and will continue to be moving forward.

 

[Tobias Kahun]

Hughes easily.

 

[JAK]

Quinn Hughes is younger, so HF Board rules says he's better.

 

[Murzu]

Girard is better right now. The guy is an criminally underrated defenseman.

 

[lawrence]

Girard. Will so trade Hughes for him.

 

[lawrence]

He has to win a poll sometimes, right?

why does he have to win polls? Why does a guy named "Mighty Makar' have to care if he wins polls?

 

[Islay1989]

Thinking Hughes is better than Girard at the moment is hilarious.

 

[Bounces R Way]

The answer to this question is actually Tyson Barrie.

 

[lawrence]

The answer to this question is actually Tyson Barrie.

Tyson Barrie is the best dman on the planet right now. We better see him on team Canada or else we riots.

 

[Bounces R Way]

Tyson Barrie is the best dman on the planet right now. We better see him on team Canada or else we riots.

That team no longer exists :'(

 

[Pierce Hawthorne]

Right now it's Girard and it really isn't close.


But once Hughes gets some more time in the league and the opportunity to adjust his game a little, he should at the very least close the gap significantly and may be the better player.



But ya, this poll honestly just continues to show how underrated Girard is. Playing 25+ minutes a night right now on one of the best teams in the league right now, dominating both ends of the ice. Killing Penalties, Playing Power Play.


There's honestly nothing more you could ask for from your #1D. Girard is doing it all and doing extremely well in the role.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Girard is absolutely the better defenseman today.

I fully expect Hughes to close the gap as his defensive game matures.