Jack Hughes vs Nick Suzuki

[FF de Mars]

Would you rather have Jack Hughes or Nick Suzuki? They now have similar contracts, that's why I'm asking. Suzuki is more of a 200 foot intelligent player but Hughes might have more untapped offensive upside.

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[Bounces R Way]

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Hughes for me. Not sure where this Suzuki 200ft wizard C stuff is coming from, Danault took all the hard matchups for him and this year he's struggling without him. 42% GF and similar high danger chances. Really can't think of anything Suzuki is better at tbh.

 

[WingsMJN2965]

Hughes. Not really close, either.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Hughes by miles

 

[jetsforever]

Better be Hughes

 

[McRpro]

Hughes by astronomical units.

 

[I Hate Philadelphia]

They're both worth <50% of their cap hits, can I take neither?

 

[Rockomax]

Haven't watched enough of Hughes to pick a side. But based on potential alone, you have to pick him.

Hasn't Hughes gone through a couple of injuries thus far since his draft though? Could this be an issue down the line? Genuine question; I reiterate, I haven't followed him much, if at all.

 

[thadd]

Too soon to tell. You're supposed to lean towards Hughes because he's a former first overall pick, but anything could happen.

 

[TheKrebsCycle]

Hughes very clearly

 

[bobholly39]

One benefits from mentoring from PK Subban, and one from Shea Weber. This is really a disguised PK vs Weber poll all over again isn't it...

 

[Voight]

Suzuki has at least shown he can be a near PPG player.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Suzuki has at least shown he can be a near PPG player.

When did he show this? Lol

 

[Voight]

When did he show this? Lol

41 points in 56 games last year, 15 points in 24 games this year.

Didn't say hes showing he will be a PPG player, but he played at a decent clip.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

41 points in 56 games last year, 15 points in 24 games this year.

Didn't say hes showing he will be a PPG player, but he played at a decent clip.

56 points in 70 games is not a "near PPG player"

 

[ZachaFlockaFlame]

Haven't watched enough of Hughes to pick a side. But based on potential alone, you have to pick him.

Hasn't Hughes gone through a couple of injuries thus far since his draft though? Could this be an issue down the line? Genuine question; I reiterate, I haven't followed him much, if at all.

Just the recent shoulder injury

 

[Wierzbowski426]

Hughes and not remotely close.

 

[MitchMurphy]

Jackson Hughes.

 

[Le Magnifique 66]

I like Suzuki but this one is not that close! Hughes is the right answer

 

[Favin]

Hughes

 

[beowulf]

Suzuki, has shown more and while Hughes has untapped potential I feel he won't ever reach it.

 

[Captain97]

Atm I lean Hughes because of his potential,

something I am worried about is he is small. Not short as he and Suzuki are similar in size but he is very light and I'd worry about that come playoffs.

Also hows his two way play, haven't watched him enough to say I could give a fair opinion on it.

 

[HyperX]

Atm I lean Hughes because of his potential,

something I am worried about is he is small. Not short as he and Suzuki are similar in size but he is very light and I'd worry about that come playoffs.

Also hows his two way play, haven't watched him enough to say I could give a fair opinion on it.

Hes not going to wow you in the defensive end with his prowess, but he can strip the puck and cause turnovers quite often; he was leading the league for a good while last season in takeaways, only to place second or third I believe.

His skating allows him to backcheck well and have an active stick in passing lanes. I wouldnt call him good at defense, but he certainly excels at aspects of it in the transition game

 

[Xspyrit]

They're both worth <50% of their cap hits, can I take neither?

So they're not even worth 4.0 AAV per year?

Oh look another one who has absolutely no idea what a market is

 

[Chris Lean]

This is a stupid poll lol