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I just wanted to get a sense on how these two compare. Both are big players with great hands. I think Malkin is better then Kopitar but how wide or narrow is the gap?
I think Malkin is better, but the gap isn't as big as many people thought going into the season. As impressive as Kopitar's start is, though, I think Malkin's would have been moreso.
Last year in the RSL, Malkin had 21g, 26a for 47 pts in 46 games.
Last year in the SEL, Kopitar had 8g, 12a for 20 pts in 47 games.
Malkin is one year, three weeks older than Kopitar. Both were playing in a pro league. I leave it to the Swedes and Russians to argue which is a tougher league, but I would give the edge to the SEL. Regardless, scoring is low in both leagues as assists are tougher to come by.
I've seen highlights of Malkin and his skating is very impressive for a big man. Kopitar moves well, too, but he doesn't have the breakaway speed that Malkin does. Some of the highlights I've seen, he looks like a runaway freight train. That's my two cents. Next?
I think Malkin is better, but the gap isn't as big as many people thought going into the season. As impressive as Kopitar's start is, though, I think Malkin's would have been moreso.
Last year in the RSL, Malkin had 21g, 26a for 47 pts in 46 games.
Last year in the SEL, Kopitar had 8g, 12a for 20 pts in 47 games.
Malkin is one year, three weeks older than Kopitar. Both were playing in a pro league. I leave it to the Swedes and Russians to argue which is a tougher league, but I would give the edge to the SEL. Regardless, scoring is low in both leagues as assists are tougher to come by.
I've seen highlights of Malkin and his skating is very impressive for a big man. Kopitar moves well, too, but he doesn't have the breakaway speed that Malkin does. Some of the highlights I've seen, he looks like a runaway freight train. That's my two cents. Next?
So is this entire board now about pitting Kopitar vs. X or Toews vs. X?
I think we should just have a thread stickied that's about Kopitar vs. Toews and just be done with it.
I'm a big Kings fan... and I love my Anze... but Malkin is from another planet.
What a joke.
Malkin >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Kopitar
It's pretty easy to complain when you don't even try to post something yourself
cant judge give me 5 years
Then why in the hell are you on a prospect board? Go start a new board that features five year vets so we can all just put down "told you sop." or "see, I was right, Lubo is a good dman."
Why don't you go to every single thread on this prospect board and say you want to wait five years to voice your opinion?
Assets - Owns the size all 30 NHL teams crave from the center position. Has terrific hands, improving skating ability and the potential for offensive greatness.
Flaws - Must continue to work on his play without the puck. Needs to learn how to better utilize his linemates.
Career potential - First line center.
I'm a big Kings fan... and I love my Anze... but Malkin is from another planet.
No, redwingsfan, I have not seen a SEL or RSL game. I live in Nova Scotia have not been across the pond. Have only seen a few video clips, but this is not enough to form an opinion. If you have seen games in both leagues and can shed some light on this subject, it would be much appreciated. That's why I said I'd leave it to the Russian and Swedish fans to debate.have you actually seen a whole sel game?? the RSL is better.
No, redwingsfan, I have not seen a SEL or RSL game. I live in Nova Scotia have not been across the pond. Have only seen a few video clips, but this is not enough to form an opinion. If you have seen games in both leagues and can shed some light on this subject, it would be much appreciated. That's why I said I'd leave it to the Russian and Swedish fans to debate.
I was basing my tentative judgement on the fact that more Russian players have left for the NHL, while I think more Swedish players tend to stay home, thus keeping the calibre of play higher relative to the RSL.
Any personal insights would be more than welcome, though.
Cheers.