Nylander or Laine, which would you add to your team moving forward?

[Mulletman]

So Nylander and Laine are both players that have been performing poorly so far this season compared to expectations. And their fans have all made a ton of excuses to why they've performed poorly. Nylander is a speedy playmaker that's signed long term. And Laine is a streaky goal scoring specialist that will be up for a new deal in the offseason. Laine will most likely cost a bit more than Nylander, but with his slump Laine could be much cheaper than most expected moving forward. Nylander on the other hand could boost ticket sales if your team is struggling to sell out the arena. So which of these players would you take on your team moving forward all things considered?

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[JetsWillFly4Ever]

So Nylander and Laine are both players that have been performing poorly so far this season compared to expectations. And their fans have all made a ton of excuses to why they've performed poorly. Nylander is a speedy playmaker that's signed long term. And Laine is a streaky goal scoring specialist that will be up for a new deal in the offseason. Laine will most likely cost a bit more than Nylander, but with his slump Laine could be much cheaper than most expected moving forward. Nylander on the other hand could boost ticket sales if your team is struggling to sell out the arena. So which of these players would you take on your team moving forward all things considered?

wut?

 

[HomeAndHome]

Doesn't matter if all things or no things are considered...

Laine

 

[POVERTY]

Is this something you genuinely believe is debatable?

 

[Yasuo]

Nylander is on pace for 16 points

 

[JoVel]

Not enough options.

 

[Drytoast]

Laine has that shot I would love on the Leafs. Willie is really trying hard out there to prove he is worth his contract where I see Laine float. That being said.

Would take Laine.

 

[Spirit of 67]

Atta boy Mullet.

 

[Randy Randerson]

c'mon man

 

[Nizdizzle]

Need options for combinations of Finnish Leafs Fan/Swedish Jets Fan...etc. Just doesn't cover all the bases. Back to the drawing board.

Finnish Leafs Fan taking Nylander
Finnish Leafs Fan taking Laine
Finnish Leafs Fan taking neither
Finnish Jets Fan taking Nylander
Finnish Jets Fan taking Laine
Finnish Jets Fan taking neither
Swedish Jets Fan taking Nylander
Swedish Jets Fan taking Laine
Swedish Jets Fan taking neither
Swedish Leafs Fan taking Nylander
Swedish Leafs Fan taking Laine
Swedish Leafs Fan taking neither

 

[Le Magnifique 66]

I'd easily take Laine on the Pens
That would be a lethal winger for either Sid or Geno

 

[Incognito]

Nylander is on pace for 16 points

Everyone knows that this is not a fair or accurate representation of Nylander's abilities.

That being said, the answer to this is quite easily Laine.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Mulletman of course

 

[WetcoastOrca]

Terrible poll. Laine vs Matthews is a lot closer. Nylander is not even close.

Ps. You left out the option for One Eyed Left Handed Latvian Fans Taking Laine or Nylander.

 

[HarryLime]

Terrible poll. Laine vs Matthews is a lot closer. Nylander is not even close.

Ps. You left out the option for One Eyed Left Handed Latvian Fans Taking Laine or Nylander.

I agree it's not close but at this moment I don't think Matthews vs Laine is either.

 

[Snowman]

Laughable poll. Laine is the far superior player in absolutely everything hockey related.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

I agree it's not close but at this moment I don't think Matthews vs Laine is either.

Meh. It’s still close. People base their decisions far too much on short term success. When Laine bounces back again the herd will support him again.

 

[Mulletman]

Laughable poll. Laine is the far superior player in absolutely everything hockey related.

Come on. Nylander is at least a much better skater and playmaker than Laine.

 

[pettersson]

I agree it's not close but at this moment I don't think Matthews vs Laine is either.

I think it is. Having watched both, Matthews is a slighty better playmaker but they're both streaky players.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Meh. It’s still close. People base their decisions far too much on short term success. When Laine bounces back again the herd will support him again.

but this somehow doesn't apply to Nylander here

 

[WetcoastOrca]

but this somehow doesn't apply to Nylander here

Of course it does. He’s never been close to Laine though. So another terrible example.

 

[pettersson]

Come on. Nylander is at least a much better skater and playmaker than Laine.

Ok, and you could name plenty of top 6 forwards who are better playmakers than Matthews or Laine.. that doesn't mean they are better than these two elite goal-scorers.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Of course it does. He’s never been close to Laine though. So another terrible example.

same with Laine and Matthews

 

[WetcoastOrca]

same with Laine and Matthews

Only among Leaf fans.
Most other fans have always seen it as close.

 

[Snowman]

Come on. Nylander is at least a much better skater and playmaker than Laine.

If he is, it is not enough to make a difference in the huge advantage Laine has in overall skill.