Slaf + Mesar vs Demidov + Hage

[zzoo]

In 10, 15 or 20 years from now, which duo will end up better ?

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[Canadienna]

Tough one, but as much as I believe in Demidov and am doubtful of Mesar - Slaf is too good.

 

[Yasuo]

Not saying Hage is a future star but Mesar is the clear weak link here. Not even sure if he project right now has an nhl player.

 

[BenchBrawl]

Slaf is one of a kind, but Demidov types make the games worth watching à la Kovalev. We have both.

 

[NotProkofievian]

Depends who ends up better between Slaf and Demidov, most likely, as Hage and Mesar are far from sure things.

Slaf has the inside track right now.

 

[HuGort]

Demidov and Hage. Slaf alright but Mesar likely bust

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

Let's do quick math
Hage >> Busar
Demidov >>> Slaf potential


so yeah a landslide

 

[Michelangelo]

Mesar is a bust so easily Demidov and Hage

 

[WeThreeKings]

I went Demidov Hage because the difference between Hage and Mesar looks to be bigger than the difference of Demidov Slaf

 

[RationalExpectations]

Mesar is a bust so easily Demidov and Hage

Habs fans : let s be patients with prospects. But Mesar is a bust after two PPG seasons in the OHL ?

 

[cave troll]

Demidov - Hage easily

 

[tnq]

Compare strong draft to weak dratf

 

[SOLR]

Let's calm down with Mesar being a bust lol.

He looks like he's on a 22-23 years old path instead of 20 years old. That's all good.

Hage could easily have a similar path (even if his skating looks like more of an advantage).

 

[CanadienShark]

Slafkovsky ≈ Demidov
Mesar < Hage

Voted our new guys.

 

[Luigi Habs]

Mesar won’t be an NHLer so it’s Demidov+Hage by default.

I don’t see how either Demidov or Hage can bust. The very worst case for each is a 2nd line winger and a 4th liner respectively.

 

[RationalExpectations]

Mesar won’t be an NHLer so it’s Demidov+Hage by default.

I don’t see how either Demidov or Hage can bust. The very worst case for each is a 2nd line winger and a 4th liner respectively.

Hage is a pure skill player, how many of those play on a NHL 4th line. the idea a 1st from 2 years ago being a bust and the new guy not being able to bust is laughable

 

[26Mats]

Slaf is one of a kind, but Demidov types make the games worth watching à la Kovalev. We have both.

Yeah, I don't like to disrespect a topic that someone is interested in, but me personally, I'm interested in building a winner, not comparing which 2 of our first round picks are better than which two others. We need to get as many good pieces as possible.

And with Hage, we used a 2nd to get him, about the same spot we got Hutson. So maybe the comparison should be Slaf, Mesar, Hutson versus Demigod and Hage.

 

[L4br3cqu3]

Slafkovsky is a beast, and he will develop further.

Demidov is a dream prospect, but will have to play in better leagues.

Hage I really like, and I think he already has incentives to be the best he can in Montreal.

2 years later, I still don't like the Mesar pick (hope he'll make me eat crows, though)

Demidov + Hage by default.

 

[Ezpz]

Mesar craters the value of the first duo. He's just a b prospect at best. I think Beck or hutson makes it a closer comparison.

But happy to have them all. Good mix of different attributes.

 

[Naslundforever]

Don’t know Hage but Slaf being an nhler he wins by himself by default. I’d have voted Slaf even if the other 3 were bunched as a choice vs him.

The other three are just highlight reels vs jr players, I hope they turn out!

 

[Tyson]

Mesar is what...20 years old and according to many experts on this site is already a bust....pathetic

 

[KevSkillz4]

Demidov and Hage for sure.

Demidov vs Slaf, that's very close. Demidov more pure talent offensive but the high offensive talent, two-way game and physical ability of Slaf, it's unique aswell.

Hage vs Mesar, I like the talent of Mesar, but Hage looks more easily projectable at NHL level. So that's why I take Demidov and Hage.

 

[Doublechin]

I wasn't a Mesar fan at all while I had Hage in my late 10s

 

[Bombshell11]

Slaf was a project, Demidov can be a 100+ player so Demidov, no questions asked.

Hage is a 21st so on paper hes got the edge... best to wait and see him at camp. Mesar was the best rookie at camp 2 years ago, will Hage be the best this year ?

Mesar is a high end skilled offensive player
Hage is more effective and his trajectory to the NHL is more linear

but its ridiculous to ask this question becauase by the time Hage is ready Mesar will either be on the 1st line with Slaf and Demidov or playing for another team racking up pts...

 

[the]

I'm going with the new toys.