It's Friday Hockey World! I am holding off on my 10-20 UFAs2B until tomorrow in honor of Independence Day, because last night I got into a great debate!

Who is Better: Claude Giroux or John Tavares?

First the Facts:

Age:
Giroux:32
Tavares: 29

Drafted:
Giroux: Round 1, #22
Tavares: Round 1, #1

Career Games:
Giroux: 889
Tavares: 814

Career Goals:
Giroux:257
Tavares:345

Career Assists:
Giroux:558
Tavares: 424

Career Points
Giroux: 815
Tavares: 769

NHL Points Per Game
Giroux: 0.92
Tavares: 0.94

Playoff Points
Giroux: 69GP/65pts
Tavares: 27GP/31Pts

Best Year
Giroux: 102 Points in 17-18
Tavares: 88 Points in 18-19



Seasons Select to the NHL All-Star Game
Giroux: 6
Tavares: 6

NHL Points Since 2010
Giroux: 741 Points (4th in the NHL)
Tavares: 715 Points (5th in the NHL)

Face-Off %: 2019-20
Giroux: 59% (5th in NHL)
Tavares: 55.3% (8th in NHL)

What Say You?



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