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The only one who I would say Matthews needs to be ahead of on that list is Elias Pettersson.I don't think he is better than 3 of the following centers:
Connor McDavid
Patrice Bergeron
Sean Couturier
Elias Pettersson
Nathan MacKinnon
Ryan O'Reilly
Sidney Crosby
In terms of other NHL players Matthews wasnt even top 60 (?!?!) leaguewide in assists. So he shouldnt even be in the conversation for a top 30 center.In terms of other players who play Center this past season Matthews lead them in goals scored with 47, so he should be in the conversation to be in the top 5.
The only one who I would say Matthews needs to be ahead of on that list is Elias Pettersson.
He's in the convo at least.
No.
McDavid, MacKinnon, Crosby, Eichel, Draisaitl, Pettersson all are easily better. There are arguments for one or two others, as well.