Which group of forwards will be better?

[CatchyTune]

Eichel says hi

I know right? It seems like people are comparing the young guys to the vets' top years. Look at Eichels career so far and then look at Kanes first 5 years and tell me with a straight face Eichel cant be better than him.

 

[The Abusement Park]

I already said in that post, Ovechkin seemed to peak in his first few years, goals and points wise. Matthews was on pace for 55 goals this year had the season not been put on hold. And he was much better once Keefe took over. I dont doubt he will be a consistent 50+ goal scorer.

I mean I’m sure Matthews will have some 50 goal seasons, but averaging 50 is as rare as it gets.

 

[Luigi Lemieux]

Going to be tough for the young guys to catch up imo. One of the differences is Crosby/Malkin/Ovechkin were 100+ point guys at age 18-21. Only McDavid from the other group is similar, the others took a bit longer to get there (MacKinnon, Draisaitl), or have yet to get there (Matthews, Eichel).

And the young guys aren't entering their prime, they are in their prime. From purely an offensive point of view, declines start around age 26-27.

 

[CatchyTune]

I mean I’m sure Matthews will have some 50 goal seasons, but averaging 50 is as rare as it gets.

And if anyones going to do it, it will be Matthews. Players like him arent too common either.

 

[SimpleJack]

13 Oilers fans have voted so far

 

[spiny norman]

Lopsided result.