Van vs Tor - Which core would you rather have?

[CascadiaPuck]

People getting too excited about 12 games. Matthews/Marner/Nylander core has made the playoffs every season, even in early years when no one expected them to.

Canucks have been very inconsistent, with some truly horrible/disappointing seasons in the mix.

Guys like EP/Hughes look great so far this year - but Matthews himself is a goal per game, and Nylander has a point in every game this year.

As for Demko....he looks good so far this year, but he was really bad last year and people were already writing him off as a bust. It's going to take more than a 9 game sample size for me to make the decision based on a goalie.

I think Leafs is still better now - and possibly going forward too.

If we're considering salary too, it's true Leafs have some very high salaries, but you probably oughta also consider that EP has publicly stated he may or may not stay in Vancouver, which is a big risk (and he might also want a huge AAV).

That’s certainly a take for Demko. Guy has been good for years and his notable performance dips were *shocker* when he was playing with injuries behind a shambles defence.

No problem with anyone picking the Leafs core. But you’re takes on the Canucks players are… off.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

People getting too excited about 12 games. Matthews/Marner/Nylander core has made the playoffs every season, even in early years when no one expected them to.

Canucks have been very inconsistent, with some truly horrible/disappointing seasons in the mix.

Guys like EP/Hughes look great so far this year - but Matthews himself is a goal per game, and Nylander has a point in every game this year.

As for Demko....he looks good so far this year, but he was really bad last year and people were already writing him off as a bust. It's going to take more than a 9 game sample size for me to make the decision based on a goalie.

I think Leafs is still better now - and possibly going forward too.

If we're considering salary too, it's true Leafs have some very high salaries, but you probably oughta also consider that EP has publicly stated he may or may not stay in Vancouver, which is a big risk (and he might also want a huge AAV).

Terrible take. Most posters are basing their opinions on much more than 12 games.

 

[spiny norman]

Lopsided result.