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Calgary4LIfe · 12-08-2016, 06:05 PM

I don't think it is that crazy to think Laine could be better than Mathews one day. Why not?

Nobody - and I mean NOBODY in the entire world thought that Gaudreau would overtake the 1st overall pick in 2011. Anybody call that?

This isn't much of a reach. Laine and Mathews are so close. I am sure his possession stats will go up as he matures (in case people were going to bring that up). I don't think it is that absurd a comment to make.

Who knows? Maybe Laine surpasses Mathews simply because maybe Mathews fizzles out under the intense media pressure in Toronto? Or has a career-ending stubbed toe in the morning one day?

12-08-2016, 06:05 PM	#6
Calgary4LIfe Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2010 Exp:	I don't think it is that crazy to think Laine could be better than Mathews one day. Why not? Nobody - and I mean NOBODY in the entire world thought that Gaudreau would overtake the 1st overall pick in 2011. Anybody call that? This isn't much of a reach. Laine and Mathews are so close. I am sure his possession stats will go up as he matures (in case people were going to bring that up). I don't think it is that absurd a comment to make. Who knows? Maybe Laine surpasses Mathews simply because maybe Mathews fizzles out under the intense media pressure in Toronto? Or has a career-ending stubbed toe in the morning one day?