Hard to say. He's got an argument for taking that 5th spot, but at the same time I wouldn't argue to strongly if anyone mentioned about 4 or 5 guys who also deserve that 5th spot.
In my opinion, he is #5 right now.
McDavid
MacKinnon
Draisaitl
Matthews
I have him behind these players.
For anyone else? Ask yourself if you would take that player ahead of Crosby if you were a Stanley Cup contender and were starting the playoffs tomorrow.
I think only a player like Point would have a legitimate argument, considering what he did in the playoffs last year.
I have him fifth. But if I wanted a Center for the playoffs he’d be number two behind McDavid.
I have him fifth. But if I wanted a Center for the playoffs he’d be number two behind McDavid.
Kopitar.McDavid
Draisaitl
MacKinnon
Matthews
Barkov
Then there are guys like Point, Schiefele, and some others.
At this point, no probably not. Father Time catches up to us all.
Come playoff time, absolutely