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Originally Posted by icecube
I don't see MacKinnon showing me the goal scoring ability that Tavares did as a junior. I disagree that I'm underrating him. I just don't think he will end up being better than Tavares.
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Tavares did have some gaudy numbers at times. Can't remember his linemates though, did he have options like Drouin and Frk to defer to?
In their draft years:
Tavares
Reg Season - 56GP 58G 46A 104P
Playoffs - 14GP 10G 11A 21P
MacKinnon
Reg Season - 44GP 32G 43A 75P
Playoffs - 17GP 11G 22A 33P
Tavares probably has a better slapshot and better hands around the net to score those garbage goals. MacKinnon has a better wrister.
Both are premiere talents. MacKinnon's game is based more on speed and I think he can make more of an impact at both ends. He's stronger on the puck than Tavares and plays more of a power game. Tavares does dangle a bit more. Tavares is very opportunistic.
Both great young players. I don't think MacKinnon is a big step down from Tavares that's for sure.