I gave Kadri a slight ">" to Tkachuk.
Does not account for age, potential, whatever, that some are arguing, but what they have shown to this point given the situations each has played in.
I think what Kadri has done is a little more impressive.
Tkachuk has been a great complimentary player, but still a guy that rides shotgun offensively. Even with Backlund, it was arguably Backlund driving that line.
But ultimately playoff performance is what tips the scales.
Can Tkachuk show that he can thrive in Florida too and take a step in the post-season? Sure. But that's TBD.
Kadri just played a vital role in Colorado lifting the cup. And he may have been the difference between them winning that series and being edged in 6 or 7. That trumps nice totals playing on the most dominant line in hockey for me.
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