Listen, Hoffman is a fine player, and I think the Senators organization has undervalued him hugely. But Marchand scores, hits, drives possession. He's an elite player. There's no way the answer isn't Marchand here.
This is assuming both hit the open market next year who signs the bigger deal Marchand or Hoffman?
Hoffman has the advantage of being younger but Marchand has a longer track record
I suspect Marchand gets the most money
It seems you are in desperate need of reminders, though. So here are some more... Total goals: 23-8. The 4 Bruins victories: 8-1 (2nd most lopsided victory in a Stanley Cup finals ever), 5-2, 4-0, 4-0.
You should be ecstatic that you hung on for dear life all the way to 7 games: it really should have been a sweep. Are you saying that in those 4 losses, the games were so close they could have gone either way? Tell me more...
Thomas had a dominating performance (and the rest of the Bruins followed along those lines. They all went above and beyond their duty), but I don't remember him scoring any of our 23 (TWENTY-THREE) goals. Do you?
All your numbers do is prove my point even more. The Canucks had more shots against than you guys throughout the series. Only allowing 8 goals in 7 games while being outshot in a cup final is carrying your team to victory. Whether you guys scored 3 goals or 8 goals in your victories does not change the fact that Thomas was controlling each game by keeping the puck out of the net. There's a reason he was awarded the Conn Smythe.... He was your MVP.
I think Marchand just became the most overrated player on HFboards....
Marchand hands down will get more, that I don't think is even a question.
I'd say it was a really dumb question, but OP already said he knew the answer before he asked the question, so you have to wonder about the intentions...
I would take Marchand over Hoffman, don't get me wrong, but this year is going to be an interesting one for sure.
Marchand rose his game in a contract year which is pretty usual for players in that situation. I dont think 35+ goals is something he's going to do consistently from now on.
Hoffman will do really well under Boucher. I could see a 37 goal season and possibly even a 70 point season.
Would I take Marchand's intangibles with a 60 point season over Hoffman's hypothetical 70 point season? Probably...but I think Brad falls more back to his usual ~55 point 25 goal self.
Hoffman isnt one as one dimensional as people seem to think. Hes not a plus defensive player, but he's not a liability, especially with Stone and Turris who are great defensive players.
He, like Karlsson (in a very minor equivalent) can skate the puck out of the zone and enter the attacking zone at ease. That is very important, especially in the puck possession system Boucher is going to employ.
I would take Marchand over Hoffman, don't get me wrong, but this year is going to be an interesting one for sure.
Marchand rose his game in a contract year which is pretty usual for players in that situation. I dont think 35+ goals is something he's going to do consistently from now on.
Hoffman will do really well under Boucher. I could see a 37 goal season and possibly even a 70 point season.
Would I take Marchand's intangibles with a 60 point season over Hoffman's hypothetical 70 point season? Probably...but I think Brad falls more back to his usual ~55 point 25 goal self.
Hoffman isnt one as one dimensional as people seem to think. Hes not a plus defensive player, but he's not a liability, especially with Stone and Turris who are great defensive players.
He, like Karlsson (in a very minor equivalent) can skate the puck out of the zone and enter the attacking zone at ease. That is very important, especially in the puck possession system Boucher is going to employ.
I expected Marchand to win but not for it to be unanimous come on sens fans support your boy here
Marchand rose his game in a contract year which is pretty usual for players in that situation. I dont think 35+ goals is something he's going to do consistently from now on.