- Apr 27, 2005
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Gaudreau the past 4 seasons:
40
48
43
60
Kessel the past 4 seasons:
36
33
47
58
Except for the second year, their assist totals are pretty close. And that's with Kessel playing a big portion of his time in Pittsburgh with either Bonino or Sheahan at ES.
If you want to say Gaudreau's better, go for it. But to say "not even close" is silly. Kessel is a very good playmaking winger.
Now as for goal scoring, that's "not even close" in Kessel's favor.
Did you even look at their goal totals over last few seasons? The delta is essentially the same as their assist difference.
Kessel has the ridiculous benefit of playing with Malkin and Crosby. Gaudreau would be a 100 point player in Pittsburgh.