The Hockey News Annual Top 50 Players in the NHL for 2024-2025

[koyvoo]

At this point in their careers it is not even close between Kucherov and Matthews. That is just one name.

What in the actual…?

How can this be a legit opinion?
This is clear trolling.

 

[Video Nasty]

Look at most people top 5, 10, 15, 25 etcs, lists, not many goalies on their besides a few exceptional ones

Don’t really get what you’re saying here. There are five other players on the ice besides the G.

Why would they have a dominant share of any ranking? Yes, C’s and then D’s make up at least half of any rankings list, but those two positions also cover half the players on ice.

I think most top 25 lists would have 3-4 goalies. That’s a perfectly expected amount.

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

Is Crosby really #14 at this stage in his career?

He tied for 11th in goals and tied for 12th in points, despite playing on a low scoring team whose next highest scorer had like 65 points.

Who would you rank ahead of him that isn't already ranked ahead of him?

 

[um]

Matthews scores the most goals in 30+ years while being a Selke finalist and is 7th? More click bait hot take crap meant to get people talking

It’s almost like scoring is up greatly.

We just had a season with 2 guys getting 140+ points, and neither of them was McDavid.

 

[David Bruce Banner]

As much as I love Demko... and regardless of whether HN was aware he might not start the season... he's too rickety to be rated that high.
OTOH, Miller has an argument to be listed at 15 instead.

 

[Golden_Jet]

Don’t really get what you’re saying here. There are five other players on the ice besides the G.

Why would they have a dominant share of any ranking? Yes, C’s and then D’s make up at least half of any rankings list, but those two positions also cover half the players on ice.

I think most top 25 lists would have 3-4 goalies. That’s a perfectly expected amount.

Yep 3 on the list compiled about a decade ago

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[Howboutthempanthers]

At this point in their careers it is not even close between Kucherov and Matthews. That is just one name.

God, you're entertaining.
So what would close the gap? A 200 point season from Kucherov?

 

[Rabid Ranger]

Barkov and Hellebucyk are too high. Demko is out of place.

 

[La Bamba]

It's that time of year again. Just received the Yearbook in the mail, which has also combined the annual Fantasy Guide to make one 226-page magazine.

I can't post the full list due to copyright and site rules, but I will post the top-15 for discussiomln purposes. Purchase the magazine if you'd like to see the full list.

1. Connor McDavid
2. Nathan MacKinnon
3. Leon Draisaitl
4. Cale Makar
5. Aleksander Barkov
6. Nikita Kucherov
7. Auston Matthews
8. David Pastrnak
9. Quinn Hughes
10. Artemi Panarin
11. Connor Hellebuyck
12. Adam Fox
13. Igor Shesterkin
14. Sidney Crosby
15. Thatcher Demko

Demko at #15 invalidates the entire list for me

 

[Silky Johnson]

Roy, Dryden and Price exist.

One of these things is not like the others...

 

[Senor Catface]

What in the actual…?

How can this be a legit opinion?
This is clear trolling.

First time HockeyVirus reader?

 

[Mrb1p]

One of these things is not like the others...

While it's true that Dryden never won the Hart, he did have a Conn Smyhte so I decided to include him.

 

[Voight]

THN hasn't been a reputable publication in like 20 years.

Last year I think they had Kucherov somewhere around 15th?

 

[Silky Johnson]

While it's true that Dryden never won the Hart, he did have a Conn Smyhte so I decided to include him.

Price is no where near Dryden and Roy. You know it, I know it, the whole world knows it.

Go take a look at era adjusted goalie stats. It even farther than you think.

 

[Mrb1p]

Price is no where near Dryden and Roy. You know it, I know it, the whole world knows it.

Go take a look at era adjusted goalie stats. It even farther than you think.

I mean he's pretty clearly ahead of Dryden but sure

 

[Sniper99]

Was injured for half the series...

Its the f***in playoffs, suck it up, Other players do it.

 

[Silky Johnson]

I mean he's pretty clearly ahead of Dryden but sure

Miles and miles and miles from Dryden. It's not even remotely close.

 

[GreeningOil]

Just completely ignoring half of the ice?

The half that wins the cups?

 

[GreeningOil]

Hellebuyck has failed to put up .900 in the playoffs twice in 6 playoff runs. He's a career .911 playoff goalie, even after two disastrous playoffs in a row.

You're also talking up Matthews, primarily a goalscorer, who has scored 23 goals in 55 playoff games.

Have to be consistent.

34 goal per 82 games pace…

Matthew’s has been the 1C for a team that has won 1 playoff series in 8 years.

He deserves some criticism.

 

[My3Sons]

granted these things are always subjective and just meant to drive discussion but to me I’d suggest Shesterkin is the top player on the Rangers. Sure Quick had a nice season but once Shesterkin turned it on for them in the second half it made a big difference for them.

 

[pi314]

These rank players articles never fail to get clicks and comments…

…but I am personally so bored by them.

 

[PoutineSp00nZ]

I meant that he didn't play half the games dude. And was pulled by the doctors mid game in another one. Still had the primary assist on the only goal they scored in game 7 too playing injured

Steve Yzerman won a Stanley Cup playing with a knee that was literally mush. The best players find a way to be their best when the games matter most. Matthews simply does not. But bow howdy can he score 3 or 4 goals in a regular season game.

In terms of talent . .. sure top 5 in the league. In terms of "the best" he simply is not there.

Sorry buddy.

 

[Video Nasty]

I mean he's pretty clearly ahead of Dryden but sure

What you’re seeing is Dryden lapping Price.

 

[GhostfaceWu]

Matthews scores the most goals in 30+ years while being a Selke finalist and is 7th? More click bait hot take crap meant to get people talking

The only one he has and argument against is barkov so quit tour whining.