Playoffs: who do you take: McDavid or Matthews?

[A Loyal Dog]

You have a chance to acquire one of McDavid or Matthews for a one-time playoff season. Which one do you take??

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[KoozNetsOff 92]

McDavid because he's the better player.

 

[bobholly39]

McDavid because he's the better player.

Yeah - you don't overthink it. Especially considering Matthews hasnt exactly done much either.

Now if it was Mack vs McDavid - id consider it

 

[A Loyal Dog]

Yeah - you don't overthink it. Especially considering Matthews hasnt exactly done much either.

Now if it was Mack vs McDavid - id consider it

Mack vs McDavid is a no brainer to me. Mack was made to play in the playoffs.

 

[bobholly39]

Mack vs McDavid is a no brainer to me. Mack was made to play in the playoffs.

Yeah I'd be hard pressed to argue against that so far. Mack looks great. But Matthews hasn't shown to be Mack, nor anywhere close - come playoff yet.

Still think it's early to give up on McDavid. He's better than Mack, plain and simple. And I think there's a good chance he figures it out in playoffs, and if and when he does, you probably take him above Mack even for playoffs. Obviously - he has to prove that first.

I'm of the (unpopular) opinion that Oilers aren't done yet. I see a potential McDrai come back to beat the Jets. (of course I said the same for Tampa vs Columbus 2 years ago, didn't work out so good then)

 

[lawrence]

in the playoffs? there is no one else I rather take than Connor Mcdavid. He cares, he wants to win, he has the drive, give me Mcdavid on the Canucks any day of the week man.

 

[klozge]

McDavid. I'd put him between Nichushkin and Jost and let that line bring the pain when 9296 need a break.

 

[22FUTON9]

For all the crap McDavids getting he still has 21 points in 20 playoff games over his career... Matthews has 22 in 27.

I really don’t see an argument for Matthews.

 

[Michael HOMERUNing]

McDavid. I'd put him between Nichushkin and Jost and let that line bring the pain when 9296 need a break.

hahahahaha

 

[Cousin Eddie]

Not sure if this is a trick question or something but I take the better hockey player

 

[klozge]

hahahahaha

Honestly, though, that line would be fun to watch.

 

[Hockeyholic]

If this was McDavid vs MacKinnon, we would have a closer poll.

But Matthews hasn't done nearly enough himself.

 

[Pyrophorus]

For all the crap McDavids getting he still has 21 points in 20 playoff games over his career... Matthews has 22 in 27.

I really don’t see an argument for Matthews.

Always gets there.
Has more wins, than McDavid

 

[Pyrophorus]

If this was McDavid vs MacKinnon, we would have a closer poll.

But Matthews hasn't done nearly enough himself.

This is where you get weird ideas that 4pts in 5 playoffs games isn't good.
22pts in 27 games, which lead to wins...is a good thing.

 

[FunkySeeFunkyDo]

Taking anyone but McDavid would be like taking Bernie Nichols or Cam Neely over Mario Lemieux in the late 80s. No need to overthink. Take the best player. Thread can be closed. Your welcome.

 

[Hockeyholic]

This is where you get weird ideas that 4pts in 5 playoffs games isn't good.
22pts in 27 games, which lead to wins...is a good thing.

I didn't say Matthews hasn't been good.

Just not enough (In comparison) to overtake McDavid right now.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Leaf fans shouldn't get too cocky about this. Oilers were always 50/50 to win their series. They should've made it more competitive, but it's not as if this is some astounding week of hockey. They are a flawed team playing another flawed team. Nothing should be that surprising. The Leafs themselves aren't doing that great either. They should not be playing a close series against Montreal. Montreal is not a playoff caliber team. Losing their series against Montreal would be much worse than Edmonton getting swept. Leafs are supposed to win the Canadian divisional playoffs. Edmonton isn't. Some didn't even expect them to win a round.

 

[LivingRentFree]

Leaf fans shouldn't get too cocky about this. Oilers were always 50/50 to win their series. They should've made it more competitive, but it's not as if this is some astounding week of hockey. They are a flawed team playing another flawed team. Nothing should be that surprising. The Leafs themselves aren't doing that great either. They should not be playing a close series against Montreal. Montreal is not a playoff caliber team. Losing their series against Montreal would be much worse than Edmonton getting swept. Leafs are supposed to win the Canadian divisional playoffs. Edmonton isn't. Some didn't even expect them to win a round.

This thread was started by a Habs fan.

 

[Tad Mikowsky]

Always gets there.
Has more wins, than McDavid

You’re aware wins are a team stat right

 

[Canadiens Ghost]

Always gets there.
Has more wins, than McDavid

Also has more first round losses than McDavid...

 

[hockeyisgud]

LOL

 

[Empoleon8771]

McDavid because he's better and Matthews doesn't have a playoff resume to spark the argument for him.

McDavid vs MacKinnon would be a better poll.

 

[Alexanderthe89]

Matthews is right in the middle of the "best player not named McDavid" tier.

No reason not to take the best player, which is McDavid.

 

[spiny norman]

Lopsided result.