Kaprizov vs Rantanen

[ThatGuy22]

I'll take the guy leading the league in scoring with a game in hand on the rest of the top 5.

 

[Muffin]

I'll take the guy leading the league in scoring with a game in hand on the rest of the top 5.

Yes take a small 9 game sample size instead of over a full 82 games season lol. I'm sure Ross Colton will score 70 goals this season too based on 10 games.

 

[Calderon]

Funny to see Rantanen having 96 votes as I'm writing this right now. Voted for Kaprizov (a few days ago before the recent surge) but the poll is deservedly close. Rantanen has been good in the regular seasons but his production in the playoffs has been wildly outstanding and consistent. Kaprizov's star is still rising though, he's the guy in MS and will challenge for the AR this season.

 

[AhosDatsyukian]

Kap by a little bit, Rants is a stud too though

 

[Wasted Talent]

Yes take a small 9 game sample size instead of over a full 82 games season lol. I'm sure Ross Colton will score 70 goals this season too based on 10 games.

Include this season and the previous 3 in the sample size and they have basically identical PPG (1.28 vs 1.27)

 

[TruePowerSlave]

I rather take Kaprizov for the regular season. Rantanen has beastly playoff production though so it kinda has to be him when it matters the most.

 

[Killswitch]

Kaprizov for me. Not many better players in the NHL

 

[MNRube]

I rather take Kaprizov for the regular season. Rantanen has beastly playoff production though so it kinda has to be him when it matters the most.

How would Rantanen perform in the playoffs with Hartman & Zuccarello as his linemates? And Kaprizov with Makar & Mac?

 

[TruePowerSlave]

How would Rantanen perform in the playoffs with Hartman & Zuccarello as his linemates? And Kaprizov with Makar & Mac?

The answer is obvious, players produce more with elite talent around them.

Rantanen is 8th all time in playoff PPG though, no guarantees Kaprizov would get there.