Malkin vs Datsyuk

[Nadal On Clay]

Who was the better player during their respective careers?


There is their career statistics/awards if it can help you make your choice

Malkin:
1002 pts in 852 RS games
166 pts in 162 playoff games

2 Ross
1 Hart
1 Lindsey
1 Conn Smythe
1 Calder

Datsyuk:
913 pts in 953 RS games
113 pts in 157 playoff games

3 Selke
4 Lady Byng

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[VoluntaryDom]

hot take both>ovi

 

[plymouthmi]

I'm one of the biggest Red Wings and Datsyuk fans but this is definitely Malkin for me. Especially if you're including playoffs where I think Malkin's resume is much much stronger than Datsyuk.

 

[SPF6ty9]

Clearly Malkin

 

[nowhereman]

Malkin. Not close.

Geno is a top 30-40 player of all time, while Datsyuk is barely top 100, IMO.

 

[DitchMarner]

I consider Datsyuk just a little worse than Fedorov; thus if Malkin > Fedorov (and I'm sure many consider him better than Feds by now), then he's better than Datsyuk.

 

[SuperScript29]

Datsyuk was one of the most exciting players of all time, but in terms of greatness, Malkin is definitely the better player.

 

[Albatros]

Malkin had the better start no doubt, but now at 32 I'd take Datsyuk easily.

 

[ijuka]

Malkin AINEC.

 

[66-30-33]

Malkin but Datsyuk defensivly.

 

[Varan]

come on gene

 

[TheGoldenJet]

Malkin. Not close.

Geno is a top 30-40 player of all time, while Datsyuk is barely top 100, IMO.

Both are obviously tremendous players.

In terms of all time-standing, I agree. Malkin is probably around #25 all-time today. Datsyuk is top 100, but just barely so.

 

[Golden Puppers]

Datsook is closer to Toews than Malkin

 

[KoozNetsOff 92]

Malkin for peak, prime and career.

 

[Fugazy]

Malkin is superior.

 

[WingsFan95]

Give me Datsyuk. The poll speaks volumes of how many fans understand hockey let alone play it. Malkin had 4 great seasons and 4 great playoff runs but he's rarely been as valuable as Datsyuk and certainly nowhere near as long.

I consider Datsyuk just a little worse than Fedorov; thus if Malkin > Fedorov (and I'm sure many consider him better than Feds by now), then he's better than Datsyuk.

Ummm....how is Malkin's career better than Fedorov? 4 seasons doesn't>>Fedorov on the whole.

Again, the value of a Fedorov or Datsyuk is simply higher than a Malkin.

I guess it's like comparing PK Subban to Duncan Keith. Where Keith is more valuable of a d-man.

 

[bambamcam4ever]

Give me Datsyuk. The poll speaks volumes of how many fans understand hockey let alone play it. Malkin had 4 great seasons and 4 great playoff runs but he's rarely been as valuable as Datsyuk and certainly nowhere near as long.



Ummm....how is Malkin's career better than Fedorov? 4 seasons doesn't>>Fedorov on the whole.

Again, the value of a Fedorov or Datsyuk is simply higher than a Malkin.

I guess it's like comparing PK Subban to Duncan Keith. Where Keith is more valuable of a d-man.

Datsyuk played on some of the best teams ever and put up extremely disappointing numbers for a star player.

 

[Claypool]

Malkin is too moody for my liking. He also benefited most of his career from not having to get Crosby's defensive matchups.

 

[Aladyyn]

Malkin but it's close

 

[TGWL]

Malkin, but I really wanted to vote Datsyuk because he's one of my favorite players, ever. I think he watching Datsyuk play had more highlight moments, with some unbelievable plays, but beast mode Malkin is no joke.

 

[ESH]

Give me Datsyuk. The poll speaks volumes of how many fans understand hockey let alone play it. Malkin had 4 great seasons and 4 great playoff runs but he's rarely been as valuable as Datsyuk and certainly nowhere near as long.



Ummm....how is Malkin's career better than Fedorov? 4 seasons doesn't>>Fedorov on the whole.

Again, the value of a Fedorov or Datsyuk is simply higher than a Malkin.

I guess it's like comparing PK Subban to Duncan Keith. Where Keith is more valuable of a d-man.

Malkin has twice as many 70 point seasons as Datsyuk

 

[Ezekial]

Malkin has twice as many 70 point seasons as Datsyuk

And Datsyuk has 6 more top 3 Selke finishes and 3 ppg seasons in which he missed time and didn't score 70 points.

I'd lean Malkin, but pure point totals don't tell the story of these 2 players.

 

[TGWL]

Give me Datsyuk. The poll speaks volumes of how many fans understand hockey let alone play it. Malkin had 4 great seasons and 4 great playoff runs but he's rarely been as valuable as Datsyuk and certainly nowhere near as long.



Ummm....how is Malkin's career better than Fedorov? 4 seasons doesn't>>Fedorov on the whole.

Again, the value of a Fedorov or Datsyuk is simply higher than a Malkin.

I guess it's like comparing PK Subban to Duncan Keith. Where Keith is more valuable of a d-man.

It's obviously you know more than the rest of us. Like, how Malkin had 4 great seasons, even though he's top 3 in points since coming into the league, only behind Ovechkin and Crosby. Ahead of players like Kane, Sedins, and Thornton, who played a lot more games. He's been above a PPG player. If your idea of great is only including seasons over 100 and the 98 point season he had in 2017-2018, and knocking points off for injuries, then how many great seasons did Datsyuk have? I love Datsyuk but don't embarrass yourself here talking about how this poll speaks volume of fans who don't understand hockey.

Rookie season - 85 points / 78 games. (scoring was high that season across the board, but for a Rookie?)
2007 - 2008 - 2nd in points.
2008 - 2009 - 1st in points.
2009 - 2010 - 77 points / 67 games.
2010 - 2011 (Injured for most of the season)
2011 - 2012 - 109 Points / 75 games. (Scoring way down that season)
2012 - 2013 (Injured for most of the season. Still above PPG)
2013-2014 - 72 Points / 60 games
2014 - 2015 - 70 Points / 69 games
2015 - 2016 - 58 points 57 games.
2016 - 2017 - 72 points / 62 games.
2017 - 2018 - 98 points / 78 games.
2018 - 2019 - 72 points / 68 games.

It's not all about points, but don't play it off as Malkin had 4 seasons.

 

[tony d]

I went with Malkin.

 

[Nadal On Clay]

come on gene

I was arguing with my buddy over it and I told him it would get locked lol