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Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent
I think somewhere along the line a bunch of canadian media personalities just latched onto the narrative and made a habit of saying it. In spite of the cupless drought and stats that refute the claim they probably won't relinquish it any time soon either.
I actually didn't realize he was 2nd and 3rd in those categories. I guess they got me.
I'd love a sit down with staples or stauffer to explain to me what metrics he is the best in the world in.
Crossovers, perhaps?
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I mean, isn't it obvious?
It's scoring. I mean he leads the league in points...oops, nevermind, he's 2nd.
But like, he's been the best for the last few years...you can't judge him based on this point in time...sorry, Nikita who?
Who cares about the last few seasons, we ARE talking about today!
At least he's #1 in goals...what? 4th?
Who cares, he's a play maker, he's got the most assists...or like almost the most...
Guys, it's not about a single stat. Look at his 200 ft game. And yeah, don't tell me about +/-, everyone knows that doesn't tell the whole story. Besides, he's like less thant 50 behind Mackinnon, so it's not like it's even a big deal.
But, what we're really talking about is even strength goals and points...where he's...up there
THE POWER PLAY. That's what really matters these days. The guy is a goal scoring monster...Sure he's tied for 12th...but you know what...you can't spell 12 without #1 Baby.
So now that we've clearly proved none of that other stuff matters, clearly we are talking about Power Play points where he sits neatly at the top of the league.
See, pretty obvious. He's clearly the best player in the world.