McDavid or Matthews

[Laineux]

They play in way different systems.

If matthews was under the same coaching system of "Go do whatever the **** you want as long as you put up points" , this would be a very even point total.

Most of the leaf prospects are being taught defence first or get demoted to the 4th line.

Why does McDavid allow less scoring chances against when he's on ice then?

I think Matthews is better without the puck, which creates an illusion that he'd play better defensive hockey, but what goes missing is that the ultimate form of defense is puck possession.

 

[Instincts]

McDavid easily.

 

[Coffey]

I'll take the player that's a top 50 scorer in points this year.

Damn.. Just realized Connor is +14 on a team that's -32 too.
The Oilers are trying really hard to counter everything he's doing this year.

 

[KlefDown]

Matthews teams have made the playoffs 100% of the time
McDavids 33%

Just sayin'!

that's not how hockey works

 

[NextYear67]

It’s matty for me

 

[Syyncrow]

Did Halla really just try and prove Mathews was the 10th best center in the league by posting a poll where leaf fans had to post a link to in their main thread just have Mathews voted in as 10th?

 

[beowulf]

Ok wow, I know Leaf fans love Matthews and he is an amazing young player...but no he is not better than McDavid and having him right now over McDavid would not have the Oilers any closer to the playoffs. Now you are overrated Matthews and a fair bit.

 

[GodPucker]

Oh lord, this thread again.

That's like asking if you want a regular steak or if you want a slow cooked sous vide steak.

One is much superior

 

[GodPucker]

I am a big supporter of Matthews despite not being a Leaf Fan in any respect. The kid is an amazing talent. But the difference right now between him and McDavid is not just minutes played. Right now McDavid is simply the better player. Interestingly enough though, both players have extremely low pp points relative to their totals.

Yeah. Guys in the top 20 have as high as 35 plus. Then you have McDavid at 14

Makes it more impressive

 

[Tavares to Marner]

Some Leafs fans are overrating Matthews big time.

Hes in the same company as Tavares imo, slightly better maybe, hes not close to McDavd at all.

 

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[Bear of Bad News]

Okay, we are now re-opened.

Several staff members are watching you. If you can't stay on topic, it's best for you to move on and ignore it.

 

[howkie]

Why is this a discussion? One is over ppg and one is not....
One can grow a beard, the other cant, one can grow a Jagr mullet, one can not. I want the player with most potential, he is ppg, he can grow a beard and a mullet, give me Mcdavid!!!!!

 

[the mcdavid era]

Matthews is a very good player but I am surprised by how much he slowed down after that hot start to the season. He's not even a PPG player this season. I know he's been plagued by injuries but still... Looks like, just like Eichel, Matthews won't be a PPG player, at least not consistently. On the other hand, a healthy McDavid will always contend for the Art Ross.

 

[Sniper99]

Oh lord, this thread again.

That's like asking if you want a regular steak or if you want a slow cooked sous vide steak.

One is much superior

It never left.

 

[GodPucker]

Not even trolling. I would take Laine over Matthews all day.

That should be a thread. Mcdavid is up in his own stratosphere

 

[JadedLeaf]

Matthews is a very good player but I am surprised by how much he slowed down after that hot start to the season. He's not even a PPG player this season. I know he's been plagued by injuries but still... Looks like, just like Eichel, Matthews won't be a PPG player, at least not consistently. On the other hand, a healthy McDavid will always contend for the Art Ross.

Him and Laine were even until Matthews went down. The most frustrating part about Laine's hot streak ( From a Leaf fan perspective) is that Matthews has been hurt lol. One of these years we may have a season where both stay healthy lol

 

[Quiet Jack]

Why on earth is this a thread?

 

[Plural]

Him and Laine were even until Matthews went down. The most frustrating part about Laine's hot streak ( From a Leaf fan perspective) is that Matthews has been hurt lol. One of these years we may have a season where both stay healthy lol

Yeah. While we can't discredit Laine's amazing play recently, I think it's fair to recognize Matthews has not been able to show his ability in a while.

I still think Matthews is and will remain as the better player. But Laine sure is showing everyone that he also belongs in the elite group of young players

 

[JadedLeaf]

Yeah. While we can't discredit Laine's amazing play recently, I think it's fair to recognize Matthews has not been able to show his ability in a while.

I still think Matthews is and will remain as the better player. But Laine sure is showing everyone that he also belongs in the elite group of young players

It's interesting because Matthews best play last season was in this last stretch. Laine has been really impressive lately though. Keep expecting him to cool down but he just keeps scoring. Didn't Laine really cool off around this point last season? I guess that shows the difference between being well out of the race last year vs at the top of the pack playing meaningful games at this time of the season.

 

[PinkFly]

Do you want an elite winger-esque center that is extremely speedy and puts up points (mainly secondary assists)?

Or do you want the elite Selke calibre big center that dominates both ends of the ice (most of his points are goals) and puts individual achievements secondary to team achievements?

That's how I see it.

 

[karnige]

Matthews a good player but made of glass. no thanks

 

[The List Of Jericho]

Not even trolling. I would take Laine over Matthews all day.

That should be a thread. Mcdavid is up in his own stratosphere

You'd be in the small minority there

 

[The List Of Jericho]

Matthews a good player but made of glass. no thanks

McDavid has missed more games than Matthews.....Haha

 

[Tralfamadore]

Why is this still a thread? McDavid is the best player in the world. Matthews isn't even a top 5 center at this point and has yet to eclipse 70 points.