Who is better in their prime.

[NMacrules]

Who is better in their prime....Marner or Patrick Kane?

I went with 7 years in and in his 7th year Marner had 99 points and Kane had 69 points but didn't really hit his prime until 2018/2019 season where he put up 110 points. This is Marners 9th season and he has 677 points. In Kanes 9th season he had 663 points.
Thoughts?

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[NVious]

Kane performs in the playoffs, even if Marner is a better all around player and "better" (not really) in the season, playoffs>>>>everything.

I'd take Kane over him everyday no question.

 

[Suntouchable13]

Playoffs matter. Cups matter. Kane delivered when needed during the most important games. It's Kane.

 

[thewave]

Who is better in their prime....Marner or Patrick Kane?

I went with 7 years in and in his 7th year Marner had 99 points and Kane had 69 points but didn't really hit his prime until 2018/2019 season where he put up 110 points. This is Marners 9th season and he has 677 points. In Kanes 9th season he had 663 points.
Thoughts?

There were rule and equipment changes back when MM was up for contract. The best players saw a 20% uptick in pts production. Nobody bothers to acknowledge it ever happened though.

Big reason Kane doesn't have similar numbers

 

[leafsfan5]

this isn't close to a discussion

Kane won an MVP and led the league in scoring while being one of the most clutch playoff performers of his generation

Marner has done none of that

 

[Gary Nylund]

this isn't close to a discussion

Kane won an MVP and led the league in scoring while being one of the most clutch playoff performers of his generation

Marner has done none of that

Indeed. The answer is so obviously Kane, that even Matthews vs Toews would be a tougher question.

 

[notDatsyuk]

If you look at just points, then the guy playing with the best goal scorer might seem to have a small edge, but if you look at overall impact there's really no comparison.

 

[HellasLEAF]

Kane.

 

[ACC1224]

Offensively Kane.

 

[arso40]

Offensively Kane.

I’d argue kane overall period I see your trying to find a win for marner here but it isn’t even close tbh

 

[Evilhomer]

Yeah, I'm not sure this is a fair comparison. Hard to imagine anyone would choose Marner.

 

[HolyCrap]

It’s obviously Kane. There will be a small albeit loud group that will say Marner but they have an obvious agenda.

 

[Its not your fault]

Kane performs in the playoffs, even if Marner is a better all around player and "better" (not really) in the season, playoffs>>>>everything.

I'd take Kane over him everyday no question.

Detroit would throw in Larkin to get it done

 

[DarkKnight]

Come on, Kane.

 

[Stephen]

Why go look for unflattering comparisons like this?

 

[Its not your fault]

I’d argue kane overall period I see your trying to find a win for marner here but it isn’t even close tbh

Unless he levels up, all he needs is a double weight puck and the drive. But his shot not being scary relaxes coverage. With his passing game he could draw them in more and pass by him or rip a shot on the net. Not just pass. So it's possible but not probably.

 

[arso40]

Unless he levels up, all he needs is a double weight puck and the drive. But his shot not being scary relaxes coverage. With his passing game he could draw them in more and pass by him or rip a shot on the net. Not just pass. So it's possible but not probably.

Possible meaning as of now he’s not so I agree

 

[ULF_55]

Who is better in their prime....Marner or Patrick Kane?

I went with 7 years in and in his 7th year Marner had 99 points and Kane had 69 points but didn't really hit his prime until 2018/2019 season where he put up 110 points. This is Marners 9th season and he has 677 points. In Kanes 9th season he had 663 points.
Thoughts?

I wonder about Kariya or Mogilny myself?

But Kariya played with Selanne so ...


Kane and marner play different games.

 

[arso40]

I wonder about Kariya or Mogilny myself?

But Kariya played with Selanne so ...


Kane and marner play different games.

That was the comparable when he entered the league but I can agree marner is the better 200ft player Kane was just the better player period

 

[ULF_55]

That was the comparable when he entered the league but I can agree marner is the better 200ft player Kane was just the better player period

Yeah, 2 different players roles, try SH TOI for an example ...

 

[Buds17]

Regular season - Marner
Playoffs - Kane

*subject to change

 

[francis246]

Kane was MVP. It’s not even a conversation. Not saying Marner can’t get there but in his prime Kane was so lethal cause he could pass but also bury if needed

 

[authentic]

Kane’s prime started in early 2010s and his peak was 2015-16. 106 points while no one else reached 90 and 2nd in goals. 50 points in 37 elimination games which is the most of any active player as far as I know. There’re not comparable as of yet.

 

[NMacrules]

Marner is only in his 9th season. Lots of hockey left. Oilers used to choke a lot before they finally broke through. I'm sticking with Marner.

 

[Gary Nylund]

I wonder about Kariya or Mogilny myself?

But Kariya played with Selanne so ...

Kane and marner play different games.

Selanne was fantastic, not sure how much helped Kariya in 95-96 though.

I’d argue kane overall period I see your trying to find a win for marner here but it isn’t even close tbh

Some people try so hard, I almost admire the effort. Almost.