Sean Maloughney: Leon Draisaitl Signs 8 Year Extension

McDavid to the Leafs, confirmed

The Maple Leafs of the west.

Damn. That stings.

The Maple Leafs of the west.
- Marwood

Horrible comparison, the Leafs could only hope to sniff that kind of playoff success

The Maple Leafs of the west.
- Marwood

We wish, we've only seen the 2nd round once.
But honestly, as a canucks fan...come on.....you really cant insult most teams.

Wow...

Need to win a SC in the first half of the contract as I don't think EDM expects it to be a good value contract in the second half. His cap hit % is a little higher than what Malkin took in PIT. Still think Malkin is better than Draisaitl, though McDavid is probably better than Crosby so evens out some.

We wish, we've only seen the 2nd round once.
But honestly, as a canucks fan...come on.....you really cant insult most teams.


- Fakepartofme

Actually, as dysfunctional as the Canucks were under Jim Benning, there’s a number of teams we can insult, the Leafs & Oilers being two of them.

If you look way down at the bottom, next to the league doormats, you’ll find the Leafs.

Lefty that face is KILLLING ME

McDavid and Drai will finish their careers in Edmonton. Was there ever any doubt?

There was apparently according to other teams fans and Jlo.

Wow...
- LordHumungous

Oilers TCB.

Need to win a SC in the first half of the contract as I don't think EDM expects it to be a good value contract in the second half. His cap hit % is a little higher than what Malkin took in PIT. Still think Malkin is better than Draisaitl, though McDavid is probably better than Crosby so evens out some.
- jfkst1

What makes you say that? Leon scores more goals and is a better playoff performer.

Actually, as dysfunctional as the Canucks were under Jim Benning, there’s a number of teams we can insult, the Leafs & Oilers being two of them.

If you look way down at the bottom, next to the league doormats, you’ll find the Leafs.


- Pacificgem

Change that avatar or stay out of the Oilers thread.

Probably still underpaid as crazy as that sounds.

The Maple Leafs of the west.
- Marwood

For a fan of a team that has accomplished nothing in almost 55 years, you sure like to run your mouth.

Change that avatar or stay out of the Oilers thread.

- Oildrum

It’s meant to disgust the tards in BC who keep voting Liberal/NDP….idiots!!

Actually, as dysfunctional as the Canucks were under Jim Benning, there’s a number of teams we can insult, the Leafs & Oilers being two of them.

If you look way down at the bottom, next to the league doormats, you’ll find the Leafs.


- Pacificgem

Nah, not a chance. The canucks are a forgettable franchise, I cant remember that last time they were note worthy.

Moving on.

Nice signing by the oilers, a bit pricey...but he's been a beast and has been so cheap the past few years. So its all good

It’s meant to disgust the tards in BC who keep voting Liberal/NDP….idiots!!
- Pacificgem

Ah, youre a fool that thinks the cons are useful....lol Just look what the cons have to done to healthcare and schooling in Alberta and Ontario. They've ruined it.

But I'm sure facts dont sit well with your kind, its a "blame everything on Trudeau" even if it has nothing to do with him.

Im no Trudeau fan either....but little magat wannabe pierre wont be PM either.

Need to new representation from all parties

What makes you say that? Leon scores more goals and is a better playoff performer.
- Oildrum

Malkin played almost exclusively on his own line away from Crosby compared to Draisaitl with McDavid. Even ignoring the major team achievement disparity, Malkin has more individual awards. Also played in the lower scoring era so not really fair to compare gross numbers in that regard. Draisaitl does have durability advantage so I wouldn't argue taking him over Malkin.
For forward tandems, McDrai is the only one I would consider an equal or arguably better. Kucherov/Stamkos would be next so I'm not skewing for SC wins.

Malkin played almost exclusively on his own line away from Crosby compared to Draisaitl with McDavid. Even ignoring the major team achievement disparity, Malkin has more individual awards. Also played in the lower scoring era so not really fair to compare gross numbers in that regard. Draisaitl does have durability advantage so I wouldn't argue taking him over Malkin.
For forward tandems, McDrai is the only one I would consider an equal or arguably better. Kucherov/Stamkos would be next so I'm not skewing for SC wins.
- jfkst1

Malkin's prime was not that long ago and not really part of the "lower scoring era".

Ah, youre a fool that thinks the cons are useful....lol Just look what the cons have to done to healthcare and schooling in Alberta and Ontario. They've ruined it.

But I'm sure facts dont sit well with your kind, its a "blame everything on Trudeau" even if it has nothing to do with him.

Im no Trudeau fan either....but little magat wannabe pierre wont be PM either.

Need to new representation from all parties
- Fakepartofme

Yes he will and there's nothing you can do about it.

It’s meant to disgust the tards in BC who keep voting Liberal/NDP….idiots!!
- Pacificgem

Ah, well carry on then

Malkin's prime was not that long ago and not really part of the "lower scoring era".
- Fakepartofme

Malkin is 38. His prime ended in at least 2018 at 31 which is the same year goalie pad size was first restricted and scoring started to increase. Before that, scoring was about as low as the dead puck era. Hence why you seen "era adjusted" to compare different players otherwise it wouldn't make much relative sense. Scoring is up 13.5% from a decade ago.
https://www.hockey-refere...ce.com/leagues/stats.html

Malkin played almost exclusively on his own line away from Crosby compared to Draisaitl with McDavid. Even ignoring the major team achievement disparity, Malkin has more individual awards. Also played in the lower scoring era so not really fair to compare gross numbers in that regard. Draisaitl does have durability advantage so I wouldn't argue taking him over Malkin.
For forward tandems, McDrai is the only one I would consider an equal or arguably better. Kucherov/Stamkos would be next so I'm not skewing for SC wins.
- jfkst1

You make some good points. As for individual awards, Malkin has played a lot more seasons so let's wait on that one.