Who on the Lightning do you think is better than Kucherov? There's an argument for Hedman, and really no others.He's injured again so no. Status unclear. Even then, there's at least a few players better than him and a couple of them are actually on his team.
YesWas he the leading candidate for #2 coming into the playoffs?
If not, then the answer is no.
I don’t think so. He’s on an absolute super team.
As impressive as these playoffs have been for him, you could make a strong case he has been Tampa’s 3rd most important player behind Vasy/Point. Hedman has been unreal too.
Recency bias is helping Kucherov right now but just two weeks ago Mackinnon had a similar thread.
Who on the Lightning do you think is better than Kucherov? There's an argument for Hedman, and really no others.
What is your case for thinking he's a worse player now because he missed a season?What is your case for him being the clear #2 after missing a whole season?
The Point about Point is that Point is below Point PG player without Kuchy.When healthy, he is probably the second best forward in the league. Right behind Brayden Point.
So you think regular season is more important than playoff?I'd like to see him produce in the regular season before I can confirm if he's #2.
Just in case - Just kidding, he's good.
There is a clear-cut #1. There is a group of players int he second tier.