Panarin or Saad?

[Salvaged Ship]

My wife and I were having this discussion last night. If salary is not a factor and its only the hockey player, would you rather have Panarin or Saad? Panarin looks to be a rare offensive player and in a short time could be a top NHL scorer. Saad is actually younger, more established, and plays better on the back end. So would you trade Panarin straight up for Saad if salary is not a factor?

FYI we both picked Panarin

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[CallMeShaft]

I'd say Panarin is more of a replacement for Sharp than for Saad, but if we're simply judging players for the heck of it, Breadman wins.

Still, Saad was and is one heck of a winger.

 

[pvr]

Considering his early success and obvious high end talent, it's Panarin for me. The only uncertainty is whether he can sustain it over a full year, and then over multiple seasons. Don't see any reason why he can't.

 

[Piffle]

I love Saad, but this is a pretty easy pick for Panarin for me, mostly based on offensive differences. Better puck handler, better passer, and MUCH better shooter.

 

[BrianE]

Easy choice for me and without hesitation...Panera.

 

[Any Colour You Like]

Breadman every day of the week and twice on Sundays, in terms of skill. Saad has the NHL experience but at this point Panarin's the better player. (Numbers are a bit skewed because of the adjustment period, etc.)

 

[Marotte Marauder]

Let's see, Saad is one year younger, battle tested in 229 NHL games. .62 PPG, +42 and 2 Cups.

Or Panarin, 1 year older, seasoned with 21 NHL games and 1.0 ppg, +2.


I'll take Saad.

 

[ndgt10]

Saad. It's not even close

 

[TorMenT]

I think Panarin is the better player, but on this team Saad is/was more valuable. Kane's line will always produce, no matter who is on it, it's just better with Panarin. Saad allowed the first line to help out offensively and be more effective defensively and on the PK as well. I'll take Saad with two lines of offensive production instead of Panarin with one amazing offensive line of production.

That being said, with salary caps and looking into the future, I'm glad we have Panarin.

 

[Taze em]

the better question is whether you would rather have Sharp and Saad or Panarin, Dano and Anisimov

 

[Hawkaholic]

Let's see, Saad is one year younger, battle tested in 229 NHL games. .62 PPG, +42 and 2 Cups.

Or Panarin, 1 year older, seasoned with 21 NHL games and 1.0 ppg, +2.


I'll take Saad.

And then let's factor in that one makes 6mil, the other makes 812k.

 

[Marotte Marauder]

the better question is whether you would rather have Sharp and Saad or Panarin, Dano and Anisimov

I'd rather have Saad and Panarin.

 

[clydesdale line]

And then let's factor in that one makes 6mil, the other makes 812k.

Read what the OP said. Salary is not a factor in this discussion.

I'll take Saad as well, though Panarin is easily the more talented player.

 

[Marotte Marauder]

And then let's factor in that one makes 6mil, the other makes 812k.

Read what the OP said. Salary is not a factor in this discussion.

I'll take Saad as well, though Panarin is easily the more talented player.

Shocking that the accomplished player makes money while the unproven player makes less.

Geez those GMs are dumb.

 

[Hawkaholic]

Shocking that the accomplished player makes money while the unproven player makes less.

Geez those GMs are dumb.

I didn't see the OP about salaries not included.

But when there is a cap, you have to take those into consideration. And since there is a cap, and the Hawks have to...Panarin in a landslide please.

 

[massivegoonery]

Coin flip.

 

[Salvaged Ship]

I didn't see the OP about salaries not included.

But when there is a cap, you have to take those into consideration. And since there is a cap, and the Hawks have to...Panarin in a landslide please.

Its just meant as a comparison of the players, nothing to do with salary. Also nothing to do with who replaced who from last year. We were just discussing last night who we would rather have as a player going forward. We both picked Panarin, but it is close because Saad is established and Panarin while looking outstanding still has not proven it over a long period.

 

[ReLyT]

the better question is whether you would rather have Sharp and Saad or Panarin, Dano and Anisimov

Problem with this is Dano is still an unknown. It's amazing how Panarin and Anisimov are basically perfect fits for Kane. But losing Saad still leaves a massive hole on Toews/Hossa line.

I lean toward what we have now.

 

[Bubba88]

Right now Saad is more proven, but Panarin is the real deal.

It's 50/50 because of knowing Saad for longer, but Panarin has more skill.


I take Panarin even without the Money. With Money it's not even close

 

[BobbyJet]

Let's see, Saad is one year younger, battle tested in 229 NHL games. .62 PPG, +42 and 2 Cups.

Or Panarin, 1 year older, seasoned with 21 NHL games and 1.0 ppg, +2.


I'll take Saad.

I guess I can see that considering the NHL experience, but I think you'll change that tune pretty quickly.

 

[sdf]

i'l be sad if panarin not better than saad

 

[Marotte Marauder]

I guess I can see that considering the NHL experience, but I think you'll change that tune pretty quickly.

I am open to that as well.

 

[b1e9a8r5s]

I'd take Saad I think. But if Panarin keeps this up all year than that would probably change.

 

[Sarava]

Could go either way. I think Panarin has a higher ceiling. It sure would have been nice if we had both, though.

 

[sdf]

****, i did not see that this dude show this great skill level in khl, may simply because i do not wach khl