Hedman vs Tavares

[DDRhockey]

Who goes 1st in a redraft

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[Filthy Dangles]

John T still goes 1

 

[Spirit of 67]

I think Hedman goes #1.
But I think I'd stick with JT.

 

[molon labe]

#1C difference makers are more difficult to come by - albeit the margin is getting smaller. Tavares #1

Tavares can still will a team to marginal success - Hedman honestly does not do a whole lot for Tampa without their explosive offense (nothing against him). The team who drafts Hedman still searches for #1C afterward.

 

[ScaredStreit]

Depends on the team really. At the time being an Islander fan if we didn't pick 1st I wanted it to be Tampa since they could have still taken Hedman (they already had Stamkos). I think most teams take Tavares though.

 

[BeastoftheEast85]

Tough, If this was who would take right now it would be Hedman without too much hesitation, especially considering contract.

However Hedman took a while to get to where he is, whereas Tavares developed quickly into an elite talent. Performance in early years years be critical, if for example Kane or Toews took as long as Hedman to develop, the Hawks wouldn’t have won their first cup. And it’s not like Hedman is significantly better than Tavares today. Both are amongst the players in the game

Overall though unless I am a team that is already a contender or have a very strong D and gap at C, I would take Hedman. I believe he is ultimately the better franchise player. Based on his style of play he looks like he will have longevity and he was willing to commit to a discount contract longterm with his franchise. Also as of now I believe he is a slightly better player and I like building from the D.

 

[CraigsList]

Hedman by a hair.

 

[COHawk]

I think Tavares is still the #1 pick, but I'd rather have Hedman on the Hawks.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

I would go with Hedman. He can impact a game more since he blossomed into one of the NHL's best D men. Also think he will play longer at a higher level. Earlier on in their careers I would have taken JT.

Both are great first 2 picks in a draft though.

 

[Laineux]

Tavares because he plays the more important position

 

[Doyoulikeapples*]

This will sway heavily toward hedman if the leafs sign JT

 

[82Ninety42011]

I go 1D as he's on the ice usually a lot more but you really can't go wrong with either. I guess it's by need if you already have a solid centre or Dman but if you are starting from scratch I go Hedman.

 

[Thenameless]

I would still take Tavares first. Both turned out pretty much as expected.

I still value an offensively gifted franchise center above a franchise defenseman. Nothing wrong with people who would draft Hedman first either.

 

[DFAC]

What's with people's obsession with comparing dmen and forwards?

At least compare players who play the same position, this is like asking do you like nachos or beer?? hot wings or whisky??

 

[The Macho King]

What's with people's obsession with comparing dmen and forwards?

At least compare players who play the same position, this is like asking do you like nachos or beer?? hot wings or whisky??

I know, it's crazy. Don't people know that they have a separate draft for forwards and defense?

Oh wait - turns out this comparison makes sense due to the fact that they were drafted #1 and #2 in the same draft, and the question posed is "which would you pick if you had the #1 pick". Huh.

 

[Skolman]

Hedman, easily

 

[tony d]

Still Tavares.

 

[firstemperor]

I think Hedman is easily a top 3-5 defender today, and has a strong case for #1 right now, but it's still Tavares based on their productivity to date. Hedman has a good chance to make up ground though.

 

[koyvoo]

Tavares still. Watch when/if he gets quality players to play with consistently. They’re both great though.

 

[Sabres]

Hedman is the better player but if you're a team with an elite defense already you take Tavares.

 

[Morgs]

Hedman is the better player but if you're a team with an elite defense already you take Tavares.

What you said, but the opposite being true.

 

[Skolman]

I don't quite understand how Tavares is winning this poll.

Hedman is a top 3 D man in the league, Tavares isn't even close to being a top 5 Center.

 

[VoluntaryDom]

Top 2 dman in the league >> top 10 center. No doubt in my mind.

 

[McBaevid]

They're both extremely rare assets to find. A franchise C and a Franchise Dman, it completely depends on who picks first.

 

[Master P]

Hedman 10 times outta 10