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Okay we use different definitions. I don’t think there’s anything above superstar. Maybe living legend like McDavid or Gretzky.Well Patty Kane is a HOF Uber-elite superstar so that's different. Johnny gaudreau fits my definition as an offensive superstar, easily. Guys had monster seasons.
I have no idea! His pre-draft profile seemed like his upside was crazy, and his shooting skill is pretty much breathtaking. On the other hand, he doesn’t have a great frame and he isn’t strong in general or on the puck.Do you think matvei michkov is closer to Patrick Kane or Johnny Gaudreau? This is important to understand as well.
I think the issue is their maximum upside vs likeliest outcome. That’s been the underlying debate all along. You’d take Kucherov over Hamhuis and Josi over Gaudreau.I am 100% convinced that a team that drafted a defenseman #5 overall is hoping that player eventually ends up on that list as a 25 minute playoff performer. I really don't see how one could think otherwise?
Anyway the exciting thing is that we will see a lot more of both in a few months.