Jacob Slavin or Zach Werenski?

[SeanMoneyHands]

Who is better?

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[Gurglesons]

I take Slavin.

 

[Hisch13r]

Not sure either is better. Probably on a similar level but just different types of players

 

[biturbo19]

Not sure either is better. Probably on a similar level but just different types of players

Yeah. It's kind of a question of whether you'd like the steadier defenceman with the less dynamic "ceiling", or the more dynamic player with a little less stability and reliability? In this case, i lean a little bit toward Werenski, as i think the all-around ability is at a high enough level to justify taking the extra offensive oomph and more of a "catalyst" on the ice. But i could very easily see the rationale for saying Slavin and the more calm, controlled presence. It's hard to argue either is really "wrong" here. Just different flavours of right.

 

[82Ninety42011]

Slavin is rock defensively taking him over the better offensive player in Werenski. Both are great players though.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Slavin by an extremely comfortable margin.

 

[CraigsList]

Slavin without hesitation

 

[GIN ANTONIC]

If we’re talking hockey then Slavin.

Werenski if we are talking bank account.

 

[TheOllieC]

Slavin by an extremely comfortable margin.

Yeah I agree, and I'm glad the Jackets signed Werenski to that deal. I think he's great and I've watched lots of him in-person here.

The defensive margin is more significant than the offensive one. While being the best shutdown D-man in the league, Slavin's offensive ability is overshadowed. He's scored a hat trick. His hands are impressive. He has potted many a skillful breakaway/shootout goal, almost a secret weapon in this regard. I would expect to see his point-production rise now that Hamilton is gone.

 

[tarheelhockey]

I have a lot of respect for Werenski, but I'd be devastated if the Canes traded Slavin for him.

 

[Sempiternal]

I think the results would've been better for Werenski last offseason, because he had an injury this past season and was stuck with a mediocre group of forwards.

 

[Sstroh84]

Jackets fan voting Slavin, but Werenski was underrated playing with Jones. Think we see more from him moving forward as the #1 guy.