Zach Hyman Or Josh Anderson?

[X66]

Don't think there is a single team in the NHL now that would take Anderson over Hyman.

Hyman's ability to play on any line, with any type of player is very valuable.

 

[snipes]

Would love to have either of them on the Oilers.

Dylan Holloway should be told to watch a bunch of tape of these two guys and be told that is exactly how he needs to play when he’s in the NHL.

Guys that play with as much effort, speed, and tenacity with some size will always be loved by whatever fan base they play for.

 

[TheKrebsCycle]

Anderson is the more objectively talented player. Hyman has an incredible work ethic and a complement to any line but I take Anderson if I can guarantee boths health.

 

[Amadeus]

Anderson when on is one of the best PFs in the game, I think. So I pick him.

 

[Dion TheFluff]

Would love to have either of them on the Oilers.

Dylan Holloway should be told to watch a bunch of tape of these two guys and be told that is exactly how he needs to play when he’s in the NHL.

Guys that play with as much effort, speed, and tenacity with some size will always be loved by whatever fan base they play for.

Holloway will be fine regardless. The guy is a gem! Probably my favorite Oilers prospect since this schmuck named McDavid

 

[Pyrophorus]

Hyman hasn't missed a full season yet.

 

[snipes]

Holloway will be fine regardless. The guy is a gem! Probably my favorite Oilers prospect since this schmuck named McDavid

Same. He’s far and away my favourite prospect for us. If he can bring what Hyman or Anderson can to our lineup after he’s developed for a few years, then that’s a great pick at 14.

 

[A1LeafNation]

Spezza has more points than Anderson. Lol

 

[CraigsList]

I’d take Hyman

he never takes a shift off

 

[McVespa99]

Not only is Hyman the clearly better player but will age better, Anderson is the kind of guy who is about to NOSEDIVE and fast. Will be one of the ugly contracts we talk about for years and years. O well

Anderson is 26. What kind of nonsense is this???

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Regular season : Hyman
Play-Offs : Anderson

 

[TheKrebsCycle]

Anderson is 26. What kind of nonsense is this???

I think he's likely alluding to the spotty health record.

 

[McVespa99]

Holloway will be fine regardless. The guy is a gem! Probably my favorite Oilers prospect since this schmuck named McDavid

Please dont mention that bust! I cant believe we wasted another 1st overall pick on him....

 

[Kairi Zaide]

Hyman, and rather easily, as a Habs fan.

 

[Phion Keneuf]

I think Anderson at his peak is a better player, but Hyman is consistently good.

I take Hyman, but this is close honestly.

 

[All Mod Cons]

Anderson doesn't even have as many points as Spezza. Jason "I'm gonna retire" Spezza.

 

[93gilmour93]

The better poll would be Anderson vs Spezza since Anderson has almost caught up to Spezza in points. Lol

 

[seanlinden]

Anderson is bigger, much faster, more talented. Hyman works hard but he's more like Nick Foligno or Brooks Laich and sometimes shuts down his own line by being unable to keep the play alive. If Anderson didn't have the injury concerns he does it would be a complete no brainer.

I'm a Leaf fan; agreeing wholeheartedly with this.

Anderson is a guy who can create goals on his own. He's big, strong, physical and intimidating.

Hyman works his ### off, and does it every night. Hyman certainly has consistency and maybe defensive play over Anderson. Anderson has everything else.

 

[Techcoockie]

Don't think there is a single team in the NHL now that would take Anderson over Hyman.

Hyman's ability to play on any line, with any type of player is very valuable.

oh ye, when Hyman left the first line who replaced him *********************************check note**************************** oh ya Galchenyuk and old man Foligno or Thornton.

 

[Holymakinaw]

oh ye, when Hyman left the first line who replaced him *********************************check note**************************** oh ya Galchenyuk and old man Foligno or Thornton.

I don't understand what point you're trying to make here.

 

[seanlinden]

We'll just have to agree to disagree.

If you present both players to any gm in the league, I really can't see many of them, if any, choosing Hyman over Anderson. I've read multiple times in Leaf threads that Anderson would sure look good in a Leaf uniform. I don't think I've ever seen a Hab thread where anyone said that about Hyman.

Ask yourself honestly, as a Leaf supporter, would you trade Hyman for Anderson? I think you'd do it in a heartbeat. However, you'd be hard pressed to find a Hab fan that would trade Anderson for Hyman.

Anyhow, let the poll results play out and we'll see what the majority of fans think. I believe if you remove biased voters from the poll, on both sides, the results be much more one sided than they already are.

To be fair, I actually don't think the Leafs would trade Hyman for Anderson...and there's a couple of legitimate "not being a better player" reasons for that.

1. Anderson makes $5.5m. Hyman should be $1m less.

2. The Leafs have 4 big offensive creators in Matthews, Marner, Tavares & Nylander. Zach Hyman, being a solid 2-way player, is the better "compliment" for those guys.

That being said, if Andersen were available, and the Leafs could figure out how to make the cap work, he'd be an unreal addition to this group.

 

[Le Magnifique 66]

Hyman is a great hard worker but overall speed and skill give me Anderson

 

[Pyrophorus]

Regular season : Hyman
Play-Offs : Anderson

8pts>12pts?

Hyman out produces and his intangibles are off the charts in the playoffs.
I have to know your reasoning. Yes hate is acceptable.

 

[Pyrophorus]

Hyman is a great hard worker but overall speed and skill give me Anderson

Contracts too?

 

[Pyrophorus]

Weird, how the contract doesn't come up in this comparison?

I''ll help everyone
Play: Anderson>=Hyman
with contracts: Anderson<<<<<Hyman

That's how its done?