Who has the best offence in the league?

[Midnight Judges]

Here are the top 5 teams in GF so far this year.

Seems to me this is the most compelling evidence although maybe you could go back two seasons or include playoffs. Probably wouldn't be that different though.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

Yes which is why I voted for them. You don't have a right to claim "objectivity" based on your post history.

You think voting for TBay shows objectivity?
Lol! It’s not even close. Only a homer would think that’s being objective.
I have the Leafs as fourth which statistically they are. You could argue for second or third but not first.
And given your ownpost history you have no right to accuse anyone of lacking objectivity.

 

[Maplebeasts]

You think voting for TBay shows objectivity?
Lol! It’s not even close. Only a homer would think that’s being objective.
I have the Leafs as fourth which statistically they are. You could argue for second or third but not first.
And given your ownpost history you have no right to accuse anyone of lacking objectivity.

Ummmm yes? The Leafs are hands down top 3. They didn't have their best center for a third of the season and no Nylander until game 29.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

Ummmm yes? The Leafs are hands down top 3. They didn't have their best center for a third of the season and no Nylander until game 29.

That’s what I said. Third or fourth. Before your ad hominem attack on me.
Objectively TBay is much better. The other 2 are neck and neck with the Leafs. The Leafs are not hands down top three.

Ps. Every team has missed players so that excuse doesn’t stand up

 

[Flamesjustwin]

How in the hell is Calgary not on this list?

 

[Skolman]

How in the hell is Calgary not on this list?

Because literally only Flames fans would vote for them, their offense isn't better than the 5 teams listed, it's 100% not in the top 4.

 

[Flamesjustwin]

Because literally only Flames fans would vote for them, their offense isn't better than the 5 teams listed, it's 100% not in the top 4.

Except for facts. Like that they have way more goals than the Penguins, one more than the Leafs, and one less than the Jets. But let's not let facts get in the way.

 

[Skolman]

Except for facts. Like that they have way more goals than the Penguins, one more than the Leafs, and one less than the Jets. But let's not let facts get in the way.

I mean if you want to use a 33 game sample size to decide who has the best offense in the league, sure.

I suppose Ottawa is more dangerous offensively than Pittsburgh as well using your logic.

 

[iFan]

How in the hell is Calgary not on this list?

Because they play out West

 

[Big Cactus]

I think the leafs do on paper but how do you not vote Tampa here

 

[Peggy]

I know it days offense so the question is who scores more

But I think it's between the jets vs Tampa

Tampa had the edge down the middle in the top 6
But the bottom 6 can be a different discussion
I think with a line like copp Lowry tanev they can play against teams top 6
Which can give an offensive edge to Winnipeg

But Tampa is their own depth as well, not sure how they match up in thst regard, maybe the score more, but they scored on more(?).

Toronto is definitely a scoring power house, but they're all offense

I would give it to Tampa for now

I think Winnipeg needs roslovic to get better or get better 2c than little that would push little down the lines to really take the claim as best offense

 

[34]

Tampa has the best O. No question about it.

 

[34]

I think the leafs do on paper but how do you not vote Tampa here

I am a Leaf fan, but we are not even close to Tampa.

 

[NeverForget06]

Just wanted to point out that Ottawa has the 7th best GF in the league, they've played one or two more games than most of field, but pretty crazy that a team with Chris Tierney as the 2nd line C (according to daily faceoff, I'm not actually sure) is putting up those numbers.

 

[triggrman]

Just wanted to point out that Ottawa has the 7th best GF in the league, they've played one or two more games than most of field, but pretty crazy that a team with Chris Tierney as the 2nd line C (according to daily faceoff, I'm not actually sure) is putting up those numbers.

No defense played at all

 

[Karl Eriksson]

How in the hell is Calgary not on this list?

They are.....”other “. Like the Avalanche who are ahead of Calgary in offense

 

[lebdafor norris]

Seems to me this is the most compelling evidence although maybe you could go back two seasons or include playoffs. Probably wouldn't be that different though.

Its a bit more complicated than that, Leafs games tends to have really few penalties called for some odd reason, this lack of penalties has certainly lower their GF in comparison, thou, to be fair they also haven't had to kill as much penalties which certainly helped their goals against average; Leafs GA per game is 8th in the league at the moment but even I don't believe that the Leafs has a top 10 defence.

What I do is look at their 5 vs 5 numbers + PP %, the Leafs are currently 6th in the league in 5 vs 5 goals for per 60 (2.98) and 8th in PP% (23.1); Colorado 5 vs 5 8th (2.72) PP 2nd (29.8), Winnepeg 5 vs 5 12th (2.57) PP 1st (30.2), Pitt 5 vs 5 (3.13) PP 10th (22.7). All 4 of PIT, TOR, COL and WIN have performed relatively close to each in other in terms of offence with WSH and the Bolts separating themselves as the 2 top dogs thus far.

 

[Big Cactus]

I am a Leaf fan, but we are not even close to Tampa.

Which is exactly why I said Tampa.

Going into the season it looked like the leafs would have more firepower. Tampa has performed much better and has seen more growth from within. Also I think their system is much better than ours but that’s another conversation.

 

[34]

Which is exactly why I said Tampa.

Going into the season it looked like the leafs would have more firepower. Tampa has performed much better and has seen more growth from within. Also I think their system is much better than ours but that’s another conversation.

Yeah, as a Leaf fan I will say we were way way overrated at the beginning of the season. I guess we will have to see what happens. Maybe they will turn it around.

 

[Sky04]

Ok, those are 2 45-55 point players.

Toronto has 2 legit 60 point players

And they have a 100 point player on their first line compared to what?

Exactly

 

[Sky04]

I know it days offense so the question is who scores more

But I think it's between the jets vs Tampa

Tampa had the edge down the middle in the top 6
But the bottom 6 can be a different discussion
I think with a line like copp Lowry tanev they can play against teams top 6
Which can give an offensive edge to Winnipeg

But Tampa is their own depth as well, not sure how they match up in thst regard, maybe the score more, but they scored on more(?).

Toronto is definitely a scoring power house, but they're all offense

I would give it to Tampa for now

I think Winnipeg needs roslovic to get better or get better 2c than little that would push little down the lines to really take the claim as best offense

Tampas bottom 6 have been on fire this season, 2 rookies on pace for over 20 goals each, Killorn and Miller producing at 50-60 point rate.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

Tampa’s drafting has just been tremendous. The depth from top to bottom at forward and in defense is extraordinary. They just keep bringing in great players every year.

 

[robbie111]

Flames have 5 PPG players and Giordano who is 5th on the Flames in scoring would be the leading scorer on 18 other NHL teams.

Flames have lead the league in 4 goal or more periods and have scored 5 goals in a period 4 times this season. The rest of the league combined has 3 five goal periods. Would say they are trending toward being the best offense in the league.

 

[Peggy]

The jets need a better center than little to claim the best.

After acquiring statsny I believe Winnipeg had the best offense

Scheifele
Statsny
Little
Lowry

Down the middle
Lowry would be your best 4th line centre. He's a top 3rd line centre who doesn't score a lot, but does a great job forechecking and shutting down top lines

 

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Tampa pretty comortably

Toronto and Winnipeg are pretty good. Calgary has been pretty good lately as well as an HM