Kaprizov vs Rantanen

[John Mandalorian]

Rantanen. Rings matter. Go back to game 4 against the Oilers. Yeah, it’s Rantanen all day every day.

 

[TruePowerSlave]

Not really sure tbh

Rantanen has a tremendous playoff record though. Being on excellent teams helps, but 8th all-time in playoff PPG is quite something.

 

[Conspiracy Theorist]

Playoffs is a tie-breaker in this instance.

 

[FlappyGiraffe]

Kaprizov is electric to watch, would way rather get to see him for 82 games than rantanen

 

[biturbo19]

I think in a vacuum it's pretty even in terms of "talent". Kaprizov might even be just a tiny bit more creative and skilled. But for me, the size difference becomes a tipping point. Rantanen's ability to use his size to really lean on guys and make those plays under tight checking is an x-factor when comparing these two. Even though Kaprizov's lack of size obviously doesn't hinder him much since he's so slippery and strong on his feet. It's just one extra tool in Rantanen's belt that Kaprizov simply doesn't have available to him.

 

[rynryn]

Kaprizov is just better. No shade at anyone on team Rants--he's awesome.

 

[mattydamon]

Close but I vote Rantanen. I think Kap might be a bit more skilled but Rants 2 way plus grit and playoff performances give him the edge.

 

[Kupo]

Good thread. No wrong answer here. Flip the coin.