Ok.
Matthews has 4 less goals than McDavid in 48 fewer games, and has only 3 less game winning goals (13-10, at the pace of games auston will have around 15-16 when at the same amount as Connor). His playoff PPG is higher than McDavid's (small sample size for both, though). Their Corsi is actually quite close (within 2%) with McDavid getting significantly more offensive zone starts to help him boost his numbers (though both get started in the ozone more than half the time). McDavid averages around 3 minutes per game more than Matthews, yet doesn't seem to produce much more. They both have very similar giveaway/takeaway numbers, and matthews hits more than McDavid.
Visually, McDavid is the faster and more agile on the ice. Matthews is stronger on the puck, and is able to use power moves more effectively.
If I was starting a franchise I would objectively take Matthews. Your turn!! I shouldn't have indulged you but you obviously aren't prepared for this argument.
EDIT: I forgot an important one for centres: McDavid has terrible faceoff ability. Matthews is above average in the dot
Hilarious post. Matthews is more of a goal scorer than a playmaker while McDavid is more of a playmaker than goal scorer and they play the game differently from a stylistic point of view. Thank you for pointing out such an obvious realization that had escaped the rest of us,
@Flameshomer.
As for your GWG comparison (and the assumptive hypothetical that came along with it), your playoff PPG comparison (13 and 6 game sample sizes lol), Corsi (again lol), OZS % (a negligible 51% vs 56%) and your refusal to acknowledge that McDavid's TOI is inflated partially due to his penalty killing shows a complete lack of understanding and a breathtaking inability to back up your absurd proclamation that Matthews is equal to or better than McDavid. Why don't you throw in his 4 goal game and his loose puck recoveries as a point in Matthews' favor as well?
Considering that their two way games are close to being a wash, I only need a couple stats to point out why every NHL executive would start their franchise with Connor McDavid instead of Auston Matthews.
You're right though, you shouldn't have entertained me. It's a waste of time considering you have nothing to offer in backing up your statement.
1.07 PPG average in his rookie season compared to Matthews' 0.84 along with better possession metrics nearly across the board.
1.22 PPG average in his sophomore season and tracking for similar possession metrics this season with Matthews' sophomore campaign despite playing nowhere near his best thus far.
Let's see Matthews actually finish a season above 1 PPG before we throw out falsities like McDavid not seeming to produce much more than Matthews offensively, okay?
