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- Apr 6, 2016
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No it doesn't but we are talking about now. What happened within the last 3 years is more relevant to the comparison, especially considering Mackinnons age.
This season is 30% done but Mackinnon is as good right now as he's ever been, including 17/18. Its almost like he's reached another level since then.
Mackinnon's got a pretty clear disadvantage in the team he plays for, on an individual basis was Kucherov really "WAY better" last year? I don't think Mackinnon's play took a huge hit, Tampa Bay did get much much better though. Swap them teams & is Kucherov leading Mackinnon by that many points? He might still lead but I doubt its by a "WAY better" margin.
I'll say it again. Mackinnon single-handedly wins games for his team right now. In a rare fashion. This guy is surpassing Crosby right now.
I have no love affair for the Avalanche but Mackinnon is simply an incredible player. Reminds me of Stamkos in 2012 the way he's taking over the league.
And in the last 3 full seasons, Kucherov has the clear best season and was better in 2/3. I understand you're trying to use 17/18-19/20 but I don't like to use 30 games as a season.
Come on, when a guy has 29 more pts he was clearly on a different level. I don't buy the teams and/or line mate stuff, great players will produce regardless. And let's not act like MacK plays with scrubs, he's on the best or 2nd best line in the league, Rantanen is 1 of the best RWs in the league. I don't go into the fantasy scenarios so I'll leave that for those who do.
I already said MacK is a top 5 player, just don't think he's better than Kucherov based on how I evaluate players. I agree MacK is getting better every year and going forward I 100% choose him, just don't think he's better right now. Of course if he out scores Kucherov this season then I'll rethink that.