Can we not do the 'two best players in the league' garbage here? (we get enough of it from the media)
Draisaitl is one of the best offensive players in the league, but his numbers are hugely inflated, playing with McDavid. If he were the #1 C on a team, having to drive his own line, and being the focal point of opponents' defensive strategies (like all other stars are), he would be an 80-100 point player, just like 10-15 other offensive stars.
He is a good player, playing with McDavid - he isn't the 2nd best player in the league. Not even close, IMO.
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