I see it as this. With no bias.
Matthew Barzal is the number one here. He's a legitimate number one center who's an offensive dynamo. Great skater, phenomenal hands, great hockey sense. Posted just over a point per game in his rookie season. Posted 63 assists which is extremely impressive considering his age.
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Mitch Marner / Sebastien Aho: Both at a similar level just a bit behind Barzal. Marner has phenomenal vision and amazing creativity. He'll tear it up with tavares in this upcoming season. He also has an underrated defensive game. Aho meanwhile may have posted less points then marner. But he had a bigger role on his team. Aho is the face of this hurricane offence. Extremely versatile, as he can play both center and winger. Great hockey IQ.
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Kyle Connor: All though I love this guy. I think he's slightly weaker then the others. Possesses incredible skating skills, and he can score. Has an accurate shot and a great set of mitts. But for me he's behind the others due to posting less points while playing with better line mates ala ( Mark Scheifele, Blake Wheeler). No slouch to the guy.
Overall great poll.
It's either you choose the best and the worst player in the poll (close seperation between all). Or you choose the 2nd and 3rd best.