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Originally Posted by GordonBlue
I don't get Matthews at #6.
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I don't follow the Leafs that much other then what gets shoved down my throat on various Sports channels. But is there an argument for him constantly being ranked in the top 10, other then he's the 1st overall draft pick in the NHL's biggest hockey market?
He doesn't have an overall career PPG stat line. While his previous 2 season were above PPG, it was only 1.01 and 1.07. Good, but not among the best in the league. He's been injured the past 2 years and hasn't played full seasons since his rookie year. His GPG average is IMO his best stat, but still well below Ovechkin's recent seasons.
Honest questions; so other then his draft position and the Maple Leaf jersey he wears, what exactly makes him a top 10 player seemingly every season?