Going back in the thread a bit here. I's not that Sandin couldn't turn out really well even at 19-20, it is merely against the odds. I would love it if he could step right in and be awesome, I just wouldn't bet on it.
- aminnes

You too?

What the (frank) is wrong with you.

I asked if you thought Nylander would really be Mackinnon.

That is a perfectly valid question in retort to your original comparison. If anything YOU are the one comparing the two more closely than I am. I happen to think they are nothing alike.

YOU used the Mackinnon example of what could happen. You opened up the topic.
- Aetherial

This is what they do man. All day. Defect, defect defect. They make statements and then try to turn them into you making twisting their words. They are fanboys. 50, 60, 100 years could go by but it's all good with the leafs whether they win a damn thing or not.

Mcbackup starts game 3.
Remember when he was done and wasnt gonna repeat last year.

Canes are done
- Fakepartofme

His numbers weren't as good as they were last year.

He was better than Sparks though, but that's not saying much.

This is what they do man. All day. Defect, defect defect. They make statements and then try to turn them into you making twisting their words. They are fanboys. 50, 60, 100 years could go by but it's all good with the leafs whether they win a damn thing or not.
- aminnes

wow

I used MacKinnon as an example because he didn't break out until his 5th season. I'm not saying Nylander is going to be MacKinnon or better, I'm saying give him a chance.
- PatC80

MacKinnon started his first season at 18.

Nylander did not.

I used MacKinnon as an example because he didn't break out until his 5th season. I'm not saying Nylander is going to be MacKinnon or better, I'm saying give him a chance.
- PatC80

Then why use Mac? Why not use someone like Nylander?

This is what they do man. All day. Defect, defect defect. They make statements and then try to turn them into you making twisting their words. They are fanboys. 50, 60, 100 years could go by but it's all good with the leafs whether they win a damn thing or not.
- aminnes

Wait...what? I didn't compare them at all. All I said was imagine if Colorado traded MacKinnon after he only put up 38 points in his second season.

Then why use Mac? Why not use someone like Nylander?
- aminnes

So I should have said what? Imagine if we traded Nylander after his 2nd season?

This is what they do man. All day. Defect, defect defect. They make statements and then try to turn them into you making twisting their words. They are fanboys. 50, 60, 100 years could go by but it's all good with the leafs whether they win a damn thing or not.
- aminnes

Defect? defect? defect?

MacKinnon started his first season at 18.

Nylander did not.
- JohnFergusonJr

Thanks for your input UG.

Wait...what? I didn't compare them at all. All I said was imagine if Colorado traded MacKinnon after he only put up 38 points in his second season.
- PatC80

They aren't comparable bro. They just aren't. It was a bad comparison is all. Simple as that.

Thanks for your input UG.
- PatC80

That UG. Vast hockey knowledge right there.

They aren't comparable bro. They just aren't. It was a bad comparison is all. Simple as that.
- aminnes

It wasn't an actual comparison though. It was more about being patient with Nylander. Perhaps I should have said the Leafs should be patient with Nylander just like Colorado was with MacKinnon.

They aren't comparable bro. They just aren't. It was a bad comparison is all. Simple as that.
- aminnes

You're replying to a post where he says he didn't compare them, with "they aren't comparable"?

It wasn't an actual comparison though. It was more about being patient with Nylander. Perhaps I should have said the Leafs should be patient with Nylander just like Colorado was with MacKinnon.
- PatC80

Na, people get it. Goofs looking to troll don't

I think Risto would be better on a good team.
- PatC80

I don't think he would be. He's a power play specialist and just flat out useless defensively.

You're replying to a post where he says he didn't compare them, with "they aren't comparable"?


- burn

Gretzky had more career points than Jeff O'Neill.

They aren't comparable bro. They just aren't. It was a bad comparison is all. Simple as that.
- aminnes

Don’t be so obtuse. What he said was it’s risky to give up on a good young player too quickly. I’m paraphrasing because tonight there seems to be some comprehension issues.
Nowhere did he compare the two players.

It wasn't an actual comparison though. It was more about being patient with Nylander. Perhaps I should have said the Leafs should be patient with Nylander just like Colorado was with MacKinnon.
- PatC80

Fair enough. But ultimately is Nylander what they need moving forward? I mean, unless he morphs into Mac is he really necessary? Can't they score lots without him. Don't they need his cap space for defence?

Na, people get it. Goofs looking to troll don't
- burn

I hope that's the case.

I love that all the fans boys that are wrong all the time band together and defend each other. It's actually super cute.

Gretzky had more career points than Jeff O'Neill.
- PatC80

It wasn't an actual comparison though. It was more about being patient with Nylander. Perhaps I should have said the Leafs should be patient with Nylander just like Colorado was with MacKinnon.
- PatC80

Anyone that matters knows what you meant. You're allowed to compare things that are different ...it's called an analogy. You pointed out that the situations (not the players) were similar and you were right.

I don't think he would be. He's a power play specialist and just flat out useless defensively.
- GreatGigInTheSky

I think he's been expected to do too much on a poopty team. In a reduced role with less pressure he'd do well.