kelsier
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I don't think the "best player in the world" would require specific line mates to be the "best player in the world."
The best player in the world doesn't need to be on a specific line to be better. He would be the guy you put guys with to make THEM better.
Laine is an excellent finisher. One of the best in the world. At no point has he ever been the driving force on a line though. Ehlers is WAY better at creating space for himself.
Hands: Ehlers
Speed: Ehlers
Vision: Ehlers
Shot: Laine X 10000000000.
Don't get me wrong, Laine can pull off a toe drag and he has some pretty good board play, but he's not even close to where he needs to be to be in the "best player" category.
Could argue with almost everything there aside from speed, but vision? Seriously? I've stopped counting the times when Ehlers' tries to pass the puck from behind the opponent's goal just to blast it straight to his own end (like he had blinders on). Happened against Preds as well after he missed an empty net. He does not have a vision even close as good as Laine and I'd say it's around average at best right now. Ehlers has speed going for him along with a pretty good shot and pair of hands, enough to make a nice career in the NHL.