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Originally Posted by TheScorpion
Nieuwendyk is hard to argue. So is Suter.
Gaudreau is very easy to argue. Tkachuk is having a significantly better rookie season. Gaudreau's oZS% in 2014-15: 56.0. He was heavily sheltered by Bobba, whereas Tkachuk hasn't been and yet he is still putting up similar stats. Meanwhile, Gaudreau scored 21 of his 64 points in 2014-15 on the PP, while only 11 of Tkachuk's 44 points this year have come with the man-advantage.
Fleury's rookie season... it's hard to argue w/ a Cup, but Fleury wasn't even at a P/GP and scoring was way higher. While I don't have any data, I doubt he was utilized in all defensive situations like Tkachuk.
Vernon was okay in 86-87, but not nearly as dominant at his position as Tkachuk. He was 17th in SV%, not even the best on the team.
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Vernon played 21 games in the 85-86 playoffs leading the Flames to the SCF.