Speculation: Potential TDL adds we can get?

[KW]

Malkin player 2C because of Crosby.

If McDavid was traded here he would be 1C. McDavid would be the 1C on every team in the league.

This is true, because people will make that decision based on who’s the best individual player (McDavid) rather than the best team player (Barkov).

 

[FinlandPanther]

This is true, because people will make that decision based on who’s the best individual player (McDavid) rather than the best team player (Barkov).

There would be no real #1 center. They both would I be playing 22 minutes a night.

 

[I am not exposed]

There would be no real #1 center. They both would I be playing 22 minutes a night.

Yes at the end of the day Malkin was a top 3 player in the league for a good chunk of his career. He just started on the second line because Crosby was the number 1 player in the league. The same would have happen if McDavid joined the Panthers where he would be the number 1 centre. But Barkov talent wise is obviously still a number 1 centre. He would just start on the 2nd line. I hope this hypothetical situation actually comes true

 

[Ekblast]

Yes at the end of the day Malkin was a top 3 player in the league for a good chunk of his career. He just started on the second line because Crosby was the number 1 player in the league. The same would have happen if McDavid joined the Panthers where he would be the number 1 centre. But Barkov talent wise is obviously still a number 1 centre. He would just start on the 2nd line. I hope this hypothetical situation actually comes true

Canada would implode. Not from tarrifs, but from sheer shock and awe.

 

[KW]

Yes at the end of the day Malkin was a top 3 player in the league for a good chunk of his career. He just started on the second line because Crosby was the number 1 player in the league. The same would have happen if McDavid joined the Panthers where he would be the number 1 centre. But Barkov talent wise is obviously still a number 1 centre. He would just start on the 2nd line. I hope this hypothetical situation actually comes true

So you want McDavid to be able to win a championship? I guess… because he won’t unless he gets help from better team players.

 

[JuJu Mobb]

Stu Barnes would be a good add.

Maybe Robert Svehla on defense.

 

[I am not exposed]

So you want McDavid to be able to win a championship? I guess… because he won’t unless he gets help from better team players.

You could say that for every player in the league.

 

[PSLguy]

You could say that for every player in the league.

Face it, IMO, McDavid isn't a winner at this level. He's a prima donna who the team had to bring in his coach from the juniors to coddle him. I would rather have an elite 200 foot, point per game, player than him. Even last year at the all star game they had him design the timed skating course (not the lap around the rink) so he would have the advantage. All hail king Conner.

 

[I am not exposed]

Face it, IMO, McDavid isn't a winner at this level. He's a prima donna who the team had to bring in his coach from the juniors to coddle him. I would rather have an elite 200 foot, point per game, player than him. Even last year at the all star game they had him design the timed skating course (not the lap around the rink) so he would have the advantage. All hail king Conner.

McDavid won the conn smythe. He's the best player in the game. Stating he isn't a winner because his team didn't win is nonsensical. A cup is a team game. You need the best team to win. And even then, there is considerable amount of puck luck that is required. McDavid had one of the best playoff runs of all time last year. Laughable to suggest he isn't a winner considering the amount of trophies he has won. This isn't tennis!

 

[PSLguy]

McDavid won the conn smythe. He's the best player in the game. Stating he isn't a winner because his team didn't win is nonsensical. A cup is a team game. You need the best team to win. And even then, there is considerable amount of puck luck that is required. McDavid had one of the best playoff runs of all time last year. Laughable to suggest he isn't a winner considering the amount of trophies he has won. This isn't tennis!

Conn Smythe is the best player just like the Norris is the best defenseman.

Wow! He's won trophies! But you said hockey is a "team game". No wonder he doenhave a cup.

I just cannot stand the whiny crybaby and will never be convinced he's a better all around player than Barkov.