Vegas is easy. They had a favorable schedule and people took the "expansion team" too damn lightly early on. They are a fairly decent team with a Stanley Cup winning goalie backstopping them. The more impressive part is the last two wins with Subban in net who has been good but shaky, but the team is playing very solidly as a unit in front of him.

NJ I'm not that surprised either really considering they changed their game and added more of an offence instead of that defensive trap rely on your strong defence and goalie to win 1-0 or 2-1.
- Roadrunner75

Vegas - lots to prove with big chips on their shoulders. Frank you guys for leaving us unprotected.

Vegas is easy. They had a favorable schedule and people took the "expansion team" too damn lightly early on. They are a fairly decent team with a Stanley Cup winning goalie backstopping them. The more impressive part is the last two wins with Subban in net who has been good but shaky, but the team is playing very solidly as a unit in front of him.

NJ I'm not that surprised either really considering they changed their game and added more of an offence instead of that defensive trap rely on your strong defence and goalie to win 1-0 or 2-1.

For me the surprise is St. Louis given all their injuries

Woops. Yeah, it was Marleau vs Boyle. My bad.
- Thecakeisalie

Would have been cool if Boyles first name was Lance.

I think Mcdavid is the most talented player in the game, but I think the fans already have an attachment to Matthews.
- Aetherial

They can both do things that the other player can't.. being super fast is easy to see, but being a total thief at stealing the puck and having a really strong defensive game isn't as noticeable..

Vegas - lots to prove with big chips on their shoulders. Frank you guys for leaving us unprotected.
- Woderwick

Yeah and I mean Tuch is proving to be great, Marchessault is good, Neal is their saviour and big weapon, and hell Perron has scored a couple too. ANd Fleury really is their great equalizer

They can both do things that the other player can't.. being super fast is easy to see, but being a total thief at stealing the puck and having a really strong defensive game isn't as noticeable..
- Arctic_AARDVARK

It is to hockey fans.

How many of you would still trade Matthews for McDavid in a heartbeat?
- Arctic_AARDVARK

Yeah, I'd say it's not an easy choice anymore. Matthews is a very special player too. Different style of player, but maybe even more dominant at times. Mcdavid has amazing speed, Matthews is a wizard with the puck and seems to take back the puck from the opposition at will sometimes (a few games ago he did 4 takeaways in one shift), plays excellent defensively, and has a sick shot.

Wheat kings
Fireworks
Bobcaygeon

Are probably my top 3... with about 20 honourable mentions.
- Feeling Glucky?

LEAFS WIN!

Yeah and I mean Tuch is proving to be great, Marchessault is good, Neal is their saviour and big weapon, and hell Perron has scored a couple too. ANd Fleury really is their great equalizer
- Roadrunner75

Pretty big team as well.

Yeah, I'd say it's not an easy choice anymore. Matthews is a very special player too. Different style of player, but maybe even more dominant at times. Mcdavid has amazing speed, Matthews is a wizard with the puck and seems to take back the puck from the opposition at will sometimes (a few games ago he did 4 takeaways in one shift), plays excellent defensively, and has a sick shot.
- Thecakeisalie

Not to mention I think Matthews is the more physical and better defensive player

Not to mention I think Matthews is the more physical and better defensive player
- Roadrunner75

This isn't close in my opinion.

Sounds like Super Dave doing the LA - Hab game

I love how Matthews and Nylander eat up time on the ice...their possession numbers - (which I never look at) must be right up there.

Nylander is a dominant player as well - great on the forecheck and comes up with the puck so often. And he's only going to get better.

Sounds like Super Dave doing the LA - Hab game
- Garnie

He's 74 now...

He's 74 now...
- Woderwick

Think he is sick actually Mentioned at the start of "giving this a go"... Likely a cold or something.

I havent watched a lot of McDavid, but man does Matthews get a lot of pucks with 1 hand on his stick


And that Frk'n guy has a shot

He's 74 now...
- Woderwick

I wasnt sure how many would remember him

I havent watched a lot of McDavid, but man does Matthews get a lot of pucks with 1 hand on his stick


And that Frk'n guy has a shot
- Garnie

Sakic-esque.

It is to hockey fans.
- Woderwick

Knowledgeable hockey fans..

Sakic-esque.
- Woderwick

But way better....

Yeah, I'd say it's not an easy choice anymore. Matthews is a very special player too. Different style of player, but maybe even more dominant at times. Mcdavid has amazing speed, Matthews is a wizard with the puck and seems to take back the puck from the opposition at will sometimes (a few games ago he did 4 takeaways in one shift), plays excellent defensively, and has a sick shot.
- Thecakeisalie

There's zero holes in his game.

I've honestly never seen a hockey player this well rounded.

I can't believe we have Auston Matthews😍😍😍

I love how Matthews and Nylander eat up time on the ice...their possession numbers - (which I never look at) must be right up there.

Nylander is a dominant player as well - great on the forecheck and comes up with the puck so often. And he's only going to get better.
- Woderwick

During the Chicago game Matthews had 84% possession. Shots were 29-3 ES while he was on the ice! Absolutely dominant.

Knowledgeable hockey fans..
- Arctic_AARDVARK

Whats going on? Been to the Valley lately?

Knowledgeable hockey fans..
- Arctic_AARDVARK

No doubt most fans of other teams appreciate what he does 100%.

Leafs are gonna fill some rinks this year. Great for the game.

The two most surprising at the top are Vegas and NJ to me. How long are they going to keep this up? I have no idea how Vegas is doing it, New Jersey actually seems pretty good this year.
- Thecakeisalie

2 more weeks max. Both smoke and mirrors, devils to a slightly lesser extent