Top 25 Under 25 #2

[SHANNYPLAN]

I will be adding more players as we go just for times sake. Both Forwards and Defencemen will be considered. Must be UNDER 25.

So, who are the Top 25 Under 25 GOING FORWARD?

1. Connor McDavid
2. ?

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[Kamiccolo]

This needs more context. Do we mean right now or potential? For example Mackinnon was better than Matthews last season but I'd take Matthews long term. And Barzal needs to have a prove it year to be ranked over some guys but his potential is higher.

 

[SHANNYPLAN]

This needs more context. Do we mean right now or potential? For example Mackinnon was better than Matthews last season but I'd take Matthews long term. And Barzal needs to have a prove it year to be ranked over some guys but his potential is higher.

It is “going forward”, thanks

I added that in right after originally posting!

 

[Kamiccolo]

IMO you have to go with centers here so

Matthews
MacK
Barzal
Eichel
Barkov

should be the next 5 IMO. The order will vary. Then Jones, and the Laine, then GODreau

 

[wintersej]

I actually prefer Barkov to Matthews but the guy can't stay on the ice. So Matthews here. Eichel so hard to judge because he has to do so much.

It doesn't matter as you will add more names, but including Gaudreau on the initial poll is interesting to me.

Hard to mix the forwards, d-men and goalies together in one ranking just because the non-forwards are so much harder to project. At the end of the day, if Jones or Provorov or Werenski or McAvoy end up close to the top of this list it wouldn't be shocking... but hard to vote for the young d-men now.

 

[VoluntaryDom]

Matthews add Dahlin

 

[SHANNYPLAN]

Matthews add Dahlin

Not adding anyone who hasn’t played a game yet. We can do another one around Christmas and add him!

 

[bobholly39]

Definitely pick Matthews moving forward imo

You should add Dahlin the very next poll though.

 

[Emerz]

Matthews, add Pastrnak

 

[Ctrain2k]

People are actually picking Matthews over MacKinnon... oh boy.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

Strange. In a poll of best U-23 players done just 2 days ago MacKinnon was chosen overwhelmingly after McDavid. And in another poll Barkov is creaming Matthews.
Anyhoo, I picked Mac.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Strange. In a poll of best U-23 players done just 2 days ago MacKinnon was chosen overwhelmingly after McDavid. And in another poll Barkov is creaming Matthews.
Anyhoo, I picked Mac.

because this one is going forward. I think it's fair to say MacKinnon and Barkov are better than Matthews currently, but it could easily change

 

[SHANNYPLAN]

Going to add a player or two after every round.

Pasta is next

 

[hockeykicker]

Strange. In a poll of best U-23 players done just 2 days ago MacKinnon was chosen overwhelmingly after McDavid. And in another poll Barkov is creaming Matthews.
Anyhoo, I picked Mac.

All the polls depend on who sees them and when people are logged in. For example if 100 avalanche fans see it then it could be a runaway for MacKinnon

 

[Master P]

Not sure how this isn't MacKinnon

Followed by Barkov, Eichel,

 

[A91]

Barkov for me. PPG and selke calibre defense.

Add Draisaitl

 

[LordZapp]

Definitely Mackinnon, better than everyone on this list.

 

[VoluntaryDom]

Add Point and Vasilevskiy tbh

 

[The Moose is Loose]

Matthews add Draisaitl. He should be next

 

[WetcoastOrca]

Going forward I’d go:
MacKinnon
Barkov
Matthews
In that order.
Although to be honest I’d probably take Dahlin over some of these guys.
Add Drai

 

[Silky mitts]

I’m defining this as who I’d pay most on an 8 year deal and that’s Matthews, Jones, then Mackinnon for me.

 

[goblin3]

MacKinnon or Barkov.
Voted Barkov.

 

[Johno]

Barkov
MacKinnon
Jones
Barzal
Laine/Matthews
Eichel
Gaudreau

 

[snipes]

MacKinnon.

Add Draisaitl

 

[Haatley]

I actually prefer Barkov to Matthews but the guy can't stay on the ice. So Matthews here. Eichel so hard to judge because he has to do so much.

It doesn't matter as you will add more names, but including Gaudreau on the initial poll is interesting to me.

Hard to mix the forwards, d-men and goalies together in one ranking just because the non-forwards are so much harder to project. At the end of the day, if Jones or Provorov or Werenski or McAvoy end up close to the top of this list it wouldn't be shocking... but hard to vote for the young d-men now.

Gaudreau has scored more points in a season than everyone but Mackinnon on this list. Most of them Gaudreau's second most productive season>these guy's best. It would be harder to come up with a reason for him not to be included in this poll.