Cale Makar scores 30 goals in a season, first since Mike Green

[Video Nasty]

He's played at least 77 games in 3 of the last 4 seasons?

And he missed a quarter of 2 of the past 5. Little difference in voting.

 

[a mangy Meowth]

And he missed a quarter of 2 of the past 5. Little difference in voting.

Yeah and I think Quinn Hughes should be a Norris finalist this year

 

[Video Nasty]

Yeah and I think Quinn Hughes should be a Norris finalist this year

Listen, I’m just pissed off about McDavid this season.

 

[a mangy Meowth]

Listen, I’m just pissed off about McDavid this season.

Understandable for sure. That made me laugh sorry

 

[Video Nasty]

Understandable for sure. That made me laugh sorry

And now Draisaitl.

 

[a mangy Meowth]

And now Draisaitl.

Yeah that's shitty. Fingers crossed it turns out to be nothing

 

[GirardSpinorama]

Listen, I’m just pissed off about McDavid this season.

That and having stan bowman as your GM.

 

[NOTENOUGHRYJOTHINGS]

Yeah that's shitty. Fingers crossed it turns out to be nothing

Isn't he back playing?

 

[a mangy Meowth]

Isn't he back playing?

He hasn't returned as far as I can tell. Tweaked something

 

[TheDawnOfANewTage]

What do you want us to say? Hughes got hurt and took himself out of the running for the Norris. He was also arguably the front runner before he got hurt. He was playing even better than last season, and doing so with almost zero help. On an island out there.

Hughes is leading his team in scoring with 70 points in 61 games. Next is Brock Boeser with 46 points in 68 games.

Neutral fan just poppin in to say “I agree.”

It’s not enough that Makar kicks ass, multiple Avs posters here are like “hey, why haven’t the Canucks fans gone outta their way to heap praise? They have no reason to be angry, currently. I am self aware.”

Anywho, he’s a twice in a generation talent.

 

[a mangy Meowth]

It’s not enough that Makar kicks ass, multiple Avs posters here are like “hey, why haven’t the Canucks fans gone outta their way to heap praise? They have no reason to be angry, currently. I am self aware.”

These days all I can do is shake my head and hope that Vancouver fans don't let themselves get goaded into it, and vice versa. There are provocateurs on both sides that keep it going. What a tiresome dialogue we've had on that topic over the years.

 

[the_fan]

So does this mean Makar is better than Hughes?

 

[John Mandalorian]

Neutral fan just poppin in to say “I agree.”

It’s not enough that Makar kicks ass, multiple Avs posters here are like “hey, why haven’t the Canucks fans gone outta their way to heap praise? They have no reason to be angry, currently. I am self aware.”

Anywho, he’s a twice in a generation talent.

Do Avs fans really care about Vans homage to Cale? No. No, they don’t. As far Avs fans are concerned, Makar is obviously the superior player and to say otherwise requires extraordinary mental gymnastics. No. You need to prove to us that they’re equal. Cale has played hurt a lot. Quinn hasn’t. Not saying he’s soft. It’s a team decision. But still.

 

[WarriorOfGandhi]

difference is that Mike Green knew where his his own zone was

 

[Nathaniel]

Listen, I’m just pissed off about McDavid this season.

Tried to tell you....

 

[solidmotion]

difference is that Mike Green knew where his his own zone was

you must be joking. or young.

 

[Tralfamadore]

you must be joking. or young.

He's not joking. Green was phenomenal his own end. Makar is a mess defensively.

 

[avsfan9]

So does this mean Makar is better than Hughes?

Never, If Quinn was on the Avs he would have all the records. Can you imagine Quinn Hughes on the Avs?

 

[Ararana]

30 goals is cool, but this kid has a real chance to hit 100 points before the end of the season. That would be crazy coming from a defenseman.

 

[BLNY]

difference is that Mike Green knew where his his own zone was

wut?

 

[D Wakaluk]

The mental gymnastics being deployed here to try and downplay a defenseman potentially scoring 30 goals is crazy.

Yes yes but achkually MacKinnon, and then what about Quinn Hughes so

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Cale is the #1 D in the league. Great season, again

 

[wetcoast]

Paul Coffey eats Makar for Lunch bro. Stay in your lane

Actually when it's all said and done I wouldn't be surprised if Makar was seen as the better all time Dman.

 

[Hasbro]

Do Avs fans really care about Vans homage to Cale? No. No, they don’t. As far Avs fans are concerned, Makar is obviously the superior player and to say otherwise requires extraordinary mental gymnastics. No. You need to prove to us that they’re equal. Cale has played hurt a lot. Quinn hasn’t. Not saying he’s soft. It’s a team decision. But still.

I will never tire of seeing the Canucks and their fans take Ls.

 

[RoyIsALegend]

Cale Makar short-handed average time on ice per game - 2:08
Quinn Hughes short-handed average time on ice per game - 0:08

Hughes can't even be trusted to play PK. "Oh, we don't want him to play PK and get injured." So, then, he's not really that important defensively, is he?

The Avs obviously don't want Makar getting injured, but he is on the top PK unit because he's a beast defensively as well as offensively.

Cale Makar blocked shots - 119 in 77 GP
Quinn Hughes blocked shots - 62 in 61 GP

Quinn Hughes is a very good player, but please, there's no comparison.

Cale Makar is bigger, faster, stronger, scores more, plays more defense, etc. There isn't a single thing that Hughes is better than Makar at.

 

[landy]

Listen, I’m just pissed off about McDavid this season.

Outside of injury, he is performing above average for him. PP opportunities are simply down.