all I have to do is going on hockeydb
it's not like I've never heard of the guy
mackinnon had good seasons too
so again
it's not like barkov was playing at this level the whole time
you're giving barkov the benefit of the doubt for whatever reason while ignoring mackinnons who's playing like the best hockey player in the league
But it's not just "good seasons", Barkov has basically been playing at the same level for 3 years now. Given the higher scoring season this year, his numbers aren't really any higher than normal.