Fack no. Between Hazeldean and Ritchie.
- Tee-Dot

Oh nice, much better area. Lots of nice space near the ravine too

Wishing you all the l̶u̶c̶k losses in the upcoming weeks

and Toews scores just as much as him. You think Kopitar would be leading his team in scoring if they had Kane?
- BestRapperAlive

10
7
22
16
17
9
20
2
12

The number of points he had more than the 2nd best player on his team each year.

Would Toews be able to carry an offense like Kopitar has while also playing elite defense? I doubt it.

The beautiful thing about top players is that they are all unique and we have to make pitiful comparisons.

*Remembers the Duchene = Sakic comps...olololololol*

Like seriously. Who the (frank) does Matthews play like? Kopitar a little, sure, but Kopi has never shot the puck that much.
- AdamFrench

I think the problem is they compare them to one.

We need to make hybrid comparisons.

Matthews = Toews/Sakic mix with Kopitar size

I used to think he was more Kovalchuk but you may be right.
- BINGO!

hannifin = jack johnson

Though his first non-ELC contract at $3.75m per year for three years would be nice

If he then shows after 6 years that he's worth $8m per then I'm okay with that.
- lumlums

i'm hoping they sign him 5 years ~$4.5-$5.5M. then the big contract

The beautiful thing about top players is that they are all unique and we have to make pitiful comparisons.

*Remembers the Duchene = Sakic comps...olololololol*

Like seriously. Who the (frank) does Matthews play like? Kopitar a little, sure, but Kopi has never shot the puck that much.
- AdamFrench

Matthews is like Gretzky, Lemieux and Bobby Orr in 1 person. Best ever

i'm hoping they sign him 5 years ~$4.5-$5.5M. then the big contract
- Tumbleweed

I think you'll see a road map for Matthews resigning with what Chiarelli does with McDavid (probably for a little less $). Assuming he doesn't trade him for a pile of Richards.

Matthews is like Gretzky, Lemieux and Bobby Orr in 1 person. Best ever
- senstroll

It's too early in the day to be high

I think you'll see a road map for Matthews resigning with what Chiarelli does with McDavid (probably for a little less $). Assuming he doesn't trade him for a pile of Richards.
- RickJames77

that's a pretty big assumption.

but point stands with the gm who acquires him.

The beautiful thing about top players is that they are all unique and we have to make pitiful comparisons.

*Remembers the Duchene = Sakic comps...olololololol*

Like seriously. Who the (frank) does Matthews play like? Kopitar a little, sure, but Kopi has never shot the puck that much.
- AdamFrench

He's kind of a hybrid between a few players for me:

Body size/shape and reading the game: Kopi
Puck possession, vision and takeaways: Jumbo
Speed of Shot/accuracy: Carter

Obviously there's so much more to the game, but those are just a few of the qualities that remind me of current NHLers. In many ways he reminds me of Jumbo Joe, but he's a much better whooter which will offset the G/A ratio a little.

Just my opinion. He plays a better offensive game for me, and has 5 seasons of >70 points compared to one for Toews. Toews has also been on much more balanced teams for the most part. Kopitar has better at shot suppression than Toews, and also plays more time shorthanded (while generating better results).
- lumlums

You're obviously entitled to your opinion that Kopitar is a better player, but their stats and achievements are very similar.

He's kind of a hybrid between a few players for me:

Body size/shape and reading the game: Kopi
Puck possession, vision and takeaways: Jumbo
Speed of Shot/accuracy: Carter

Obviously there's so much more to the game, but those are just a few of the qualities that remind me of current NHLers. In many ways he reminds me of Jumbo Joe, but he's a much better whooter which will offset the G/A ratio a little.
- lumlums

Was just saying that.. Need hybrid comparisons.

She isn't a Leafs fan right? That'll do it.
- BKups

She is - Leafs ( ), Jays ( ) and Liverpool ( )

Matthews is like Gretzky, Lemieux and Bobby Orr in 1 person. Best ever
- senstroll

Matthews is the next Laine imo

Matthews is the next Laine imo
- daeth

I think that that's an idea that we should consider.

Matthews is the next Laine imo
- daeth

Imagine Matthews had linemates with TALENT

Imagine Matthews had linemates with TALENT
- CanadianBodmon

nylander! seems to be going ok so far

Stamkos has a career 17.1 shooting percentage...jeez.

Stamkos has a career 17.1 shooting percentage...jeez.
- AdamFrench

what are his post martin st louis numbers like

nylander! seems to be going ok so far
- daeth

I'd honestly like to see Leipsic get a shot with him... he has that energetic style that Babrichard likes, but has MUCH better hands than Hyman.

Stamkos has a career 17.1 shooting percentage...jeez.
- AdamFrench

If he was a Leaf he would be shooting 100% this Season

I'd honestly like to see Leipsic get a shot with him... he has that energetic style that Babrichard likes, but has MUCH better hands than Hyman.
- lumlums

I liked Hyman when he was still consistently digging pucks out of the corner. He seems to have run out of gas lately.

If he was a Leaf he would be shooting 100% this Season
- senstroll

goal on his first shot and then a career ending injury?