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Originally Posted by Jason14h
I do find it kind of funny people use McDavid's inability to win a cup against him being the best player, but at the same time have Mackinnon and Makar in the running for best player because of 1 playoff run if we use the same logic
If we are to believe (and I actually have no issue with the argument) that these 2 players are in the top 4 for best in NHL, shouldn't they be doing more in the playoffs?
Since Makar joined they have vastly underperformed in the playoffs outside 1 run - And had Rantanen and have had top to bottom more complete teams then the Oilers IMO
24/25 - Lost 1st round
23/24 - Lost 2nd round
22/23 - Lost 1st round
21/22 - Won Cup
20/21 - Lost in 2nd round
19/20 - Lost in 2nd round (Covid so technically they won the seeding round and lost first series)
18/19 - Lost in 2nd round
I find it hard to say McDavid isn't the best because they lost in G7 vs McKinnon and Makar who have had better teams, less overall success, had each other, but won 1 cup sandwitched between 6 disappointing postseasons.
Barkov probably has the best argument as the challenger to McDavid
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If the Oilers were in the central like the Avs they dont have those 2 cup runs IMO. Also winning even one cup is a massive advantage. You are never gonna be in the best of all time convos without actually winning.