Steven Stamkos versus John Tavares

[IPS]

Who do you take? Contracts excluded.

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[Filthy Dangles]

The guy with almost 100 more goals and more points in fewer games. Easy choice. Stamkos will get back to 40 goal territory.

 

[thadd]

I take Stamkos easily.
But when they were 18 I take Tavares.
I think Stamkos had more help growing into the league and it was much better for his development.
I really thought that Tavares was supposed to be the next generational player to challenge Crosby and Ovechkin for MVP trophies at the end of every year but it didn't pan out that way.

 

[crazyfisherman]

Tavares, he didnt have half the line mates stamkos did, stamkos only led his team in scoring 3 times his whole career

 

[jetsforever]

Before his injury, Stamkos, but now probably Tavares. Very close though.

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

If Stamkos can get back to that level prior to his last injury, then him. Otherwise, Tavares.

 

[Albus Dumbledore]

tavares has been the better player lately so him.

 

[Morgs]

Peak - Stamkos
Career (so far) - Stamkos
Going forward - Tavares

 

[boredmale]

tavares has been the better player lately so him.

Stamkos was better this year and the previous 2 seasons Tavares was good but nothing special. You can argue there was a period of 2-3 years before that Tavares was better then Stamkos though

 

[boredmale]

Ignoring contract I probably take Tavares, Stamkos recent injury problems would give me a little fear. Factoring in contract though Stamkos is a better bang for the buck

 

[Albus Dumbledore]

Stamkos was better this year and the previous 2 seasons Tavares was good but nothing special. You can argue there was a period of 2-3 years before that Tavares was better then Stamkos though

There scoring is almost the same the last few years, Stamkos is a on an elite team with elite linemates and could barely muster up more points. Not to mention hes a defensive liability unlike Tavares.

 

[LeafsNation75]

I voted for Tavares. Now before anyone says I did because I'm a Leafs fan, part of my reason was that I honestly think he was a better fit for them and why I was not disappointed when Stamkos choose to re-sign with Tampa Bay in June 2016.

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

There scoring is almost the same the last few years, Stamkos is a on an elite team with elite linemates and could barely muster up more points. Not to mention hes a defensive liability unlike Tavares.

I really think this, more than anything production related, is going to be the biggest surprise to Leaf fans when they watch Tavares every game this year.

 

[DDRhockey]

Tavares

Stamkos is washed up

 

[Albus Dumbledore]

I really think this, more than anything production related, is going to be the biggest surprise to Leaf fans when they watch Tavares every game this year.

that hes a bad defensive forward or that hes overrated in that category?

i think he will be well insulated so it will be hard to tell tbh, hes had up and down seasons in that regard with the isles in the past, but he should be better then bozak(just comparing past and current leafs center here) and as good as kadri more or less, but below matthews imo.

 

[DearDiary]

There scoring is almost the same the last few years, Stamkos is a on an elite team with elite linemates and could barely muster up more points. Not to mention hes a defensive liability unlike Tavares.

Both are the worst defensively of all #1 Centers. Seguin was in that trio too (perhaps at the bottom...) until his 2 way improvements last season

 

[Tage2Tuch]

this is a good one IPS.

I'm a huge Stamkos supporter but TBH he usually had good players with him and still has an elite player with him.

Tavares is a better all around player but needs to stay motivated.

I think I'd go JT.

 

[Puckstuff]

Context is key. Are we talking about career? Current form? Future?

 

[Icebreakers]

Tavares, he didnt have half the line mates stamkos did, stamkos only led his team in scoring 3 times his whole career

If Tavares is on a team with MSL, then he isn't going to lead the team in scoring either. MSL was a point producing machine. Kucherov has also been nuts the past two seasons...doubt Tavares would have broken 100.

I'd say they are pretty even though, I can't really decide on who to vote for so I won't.

 

[Eternal Leaf]

I'm guessing this is going forward?

I would take Tavares by a little bit.

But Stamkos at his peak (2010-14) was outstanding and better than Tavares.

 

[Spirit of 67]

I think Stamkos' injuries has robbed him of his best years. He's still damned good but before, he was a top 5 player.
So I will take Tavares.

 

[Brock Radunske]

Wasn't this a poll a few weeks ago?

 

[RSeen]

Tavares for me. Not much of a debate IMO.

 

[Holymakinaw]

Gotta go with Stamkos on this one.

 

[X66]

Edge to JT.

If you think about it, they’re two franchise centres with totally opposite luck.

Stamkos has gotten to play St.Louis, Lecavalier, Kucherov, Hedman etc, Tavares on the other hand? Better we don’t ask.

What were the Islanders doing with Tavares’ time? Especially when he signed for one of the best contracts in the nhl.