Tomas Hertl vs Anthony Mantha

[Gunnin54]

There has some some debate over who’s the better player so let’s poll it and see what HF thinks

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[RedWingzz]

Wings fan, I love Mantha, but he needs a true breakout season before considering him over Hertl.

 

[Patty Ice]

Is this a joke? I know there are certain Wings fans that love to lord their Cup wins over the Sharks 0 Cups but are there really Wings fans that think Mantha is better than Hertl?

 

[Filthy Dangles]

There has some some debate over who’s the better player so let’s poll it and see what HF thinks

 

[Gunnin54]

I’d like to have a discussion on both sides why people choose who

 

[AgentCooper]

Obviously Hertl. Not close. Mantha is a good player though, IMO.

 

[tony d]

This is Hertl.

 

[themelkman]

Hertl and it’s not close

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Mantha is great, but this is clearly Hertl to me (and seemingly everyone else)

 

[Hatter of the Beach]

“There’s been debate”

As a Wings fan, has there actually? Hertl is currently an objectively better player. I still think Mantha has another level he can improve to (35 goals), and his d +5 season was better than Hertl’s at the same age, but we have to deal with real life accomplishments opposed to potential. Additionally, Hertl could still improve too

Honestly seems like a troll thread to make Wings fans look stupid.

 

[ccman68]

Pretty close tbh. Went with Mantha since he is much better defensively and I don't think the offensive gap is quite as big. Could go either way though.

 

[Patty Ice]

Pretty close tbh. Went with Mantha since he is much better defensively and I don't think the offensive gap is quite as big. Could go either way though.

When was the last time you watched Hertl? I think there a sizable gap between the two right now.

That is not to knock Mantha as I would take him on the Sharks any day of the week. He is a fantastic but inconsistent player so he'd fit well here.

 

[Stewie Griffin]

Pretty close tbh. Went with Mantha since he is much better defensively and I don't think the offensive gap is quite as big. Could go either way though.

I think this poll was pointless as its pretty clear who's better. But Hertl is a very good defensive centre-man so I don't know how Mantha is "much better defensively". I don't watch alot of Mantha but I know how well of a two-way game Hertl plays, so unless Mantha is a selke-level winger I don't think your statement is correct. Also the offensive gap was nearly 30 points this year, except Hertl played 10 more games.

 

[SnarkAttack]

Pretty close tbh. Went with Mantha since he is much better defensively and I don't think the offensive gap is quite as big. Could go either way though.

What kind of game do you think Hertl plays?

 

[dragonballgtz]

Their 17-18 seasons were similar, points wise, but Hertl took that next step we Wings fans still hope Mantha can reach. Also Mantha is not that good on defense.

 

[TomasHertlsRooster]

“There’s been debate”

As a Wings fan, has there actually? Hertl is currently an objectively better player. I still think Mantha has another level he can improve to (35 goals), and his d +5 season was better than Hertl’s at the same age, but we have to deal with real life accomplishments opposed to potential. Additionally, Hertl could still improve too

Honestly seems like a troll thread to make Wings fans look stupid.

There hasn’t been any debate about this since 2017, where the debates were valid. This poll is totally pointless.

 

[Hatter of the Beach]

There hasn’t been any debate about this since 2017, where the debates were valid. This poll is totally pointless.

Mantha had a better season last year than Hertl did at the same age. Again, I’d take Hertl, but it’s not impossible Mantha has a similar jump in production next year ad Hertl did this past one. Would I bet on it? No. But it wouldn’t be shocking

 

[Patty Ice]

Mantha had a better season last year than Hertl did at the same age. Again, I’d take Hertl, but it’s not impossible Mantha has a similar jump in production next year ad Hertl did this past one. Would I bet on it? No. But it wouldn’t be shocking

It wouldn't be shocking at all. I would still prefer Hertl over him based on their games though. Hertl has shown to be a dominant possession center now capable of putting up big points without letting his defensive acumen suffer. Add to it his infectious personality that can rally a team behind him, he is a special talent.

 

[yzerman]

Right now Hertl easy

 

[SlapshotTheMovie]

I enjoy Mantha a lot but get f***ing real with this poll.

 

[WSS11]

It’s Hertl and it’s not even close. Lock it up.

 

[spiny norman]

Lopsided result.