Is peak Kucherov equal to peak Malkin?

[SeanMoneyHands]

I think so, what do you think?

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[amnesiac]

Yes… both Art Ross winners and both dominant in the playoffs

 

[ViD]

Kucherov’s peak is better than any other Russian player so the answer is yes

 

[Regal]

I think Malkin was a bit better play driver and did it with lesser linemates. His 11-12 season is pretty similar production relative to the league to Kucherov’s last year, though he missed games. I would also consider his ‘09 play offers better than Kucherov’s ‘20 and ‘21 for similar reasons. Kucherov has been a bit more consistent though, and if he has another huge year this year, maybe it’s harder to take Malkin for peak over only one year in a row.

 

[WarriorofTime]

Anything but "very close" would be going too far in either direction. I think there's good arguments either way, although I lean Kucherov.

 

[blundluntman]

I still take Malkin by a hair but it could go either way

 

[Luigi Lemieux]

I like Malkin's peak but Kucherov's overall prime. They'll likely be ranked pretty close to one another all time.

 

[authentic]

Yeah Kucherov is building a case for prime but there’s only one right answer for peak here even if it’s close, and that’s Malkin, regular season and playoffs.

 

[Luigi Lemieux]

Yeah Kucherov is building a case for prime but there’s only one right answer for peak here even if it’s close, and that’s Malkin, regular season and playoffs.

Yea i think Malkin at his best could take over an entire game by himself. In 09 playoffs his wings were Talbot and Fedotenko, whereas Kucherov has Point at all times. 2012 his 109 points in 75 games (119 pace) were with Crosby missing nearly the entire season and only 9 players in the league hitting 80 points. Last year 9 players hit 100+ points, 29 hit 80+.

 

[Wings4Life]

Malkin was simply bigger and better.

 

[Three On Zero]

Peak Malkin has a slight edge to Kucherov.

 

[TheGoldenJet]

I’d take Malkin over Kuch.

 

[KareemTrustfund]

Malkin’s best regular season and Kucherovs best regular season are close adjusted by era. Kucherov had much better line mates though.

Malkin’s 36 in 09 blows any of Kucherovs runs out of the water considering the era/goalie gear shrinkage. McDavids recent run is more similar to what Geno did in 09.

 

[authentic]

Yea i think Malkin at his best could take over an entire game by himself. In 09 playoffs his wings were Talbot and Fedotenko, whereas Kucherov has Point at all times. 2012 his 109 points in 75 games (119 pace) were with Crosby missing nearly the entire season and only 9 players in the league hitting 80 points. Last year 9 players hit 100+ points, 29 hit 80+.

Those who view Kucherov as better for peak must also believe Kucherov is better than Crosby and Ovechkin, which is also not true. Malkin was on their level at his best.