Oilers Stars vs. Maple Leafs Stars

As mentioned by Edmonton Oilers radio host Bob Stauffer, there is a substantial distinction in between the leading 2 gamers on the Oilers lineup and the Toronto Maple Leafs lineup. Stauffer tweeted on Sunday the following: “Playoffs (Career) Connor McDavid: GP: 54 Points: 87 Points/GP: 1.61 Leon Draisaitl: GP: 54 Points: 87 Points/GP: 1.61 Auston Matthews: GP: 55 Points: 48 Points/GP: 0.87 Mitch Marner: GP: 57 Points: 50 Points/GP: 0.88 Draw your own conclusions.” Why exists such a distinction in playoff point production in between the Oilers’ stars and the Maple Leafs’ stars?

As one would anticipate, the tweet amassed some response.

Some required to the post and instantly mentioned that none of these 4 stars have Stanley Cups on their resume. That holds true. Perhaps the most significant measurement of what an elite gamer has actually performed in his profession originates from the quantity of times they’ve led their group to the champion. Neither the Oilers, nor the Maple Leafs have actually done so with Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Auston Matthews, and Mitch Marner on the lineup.

Still, the distinctions in point production when taking a look at video games that matter is disconcerting. McDavid and Draisailt are controling challengers in the playoffs. Matthews and Marner are giving in the pressure. All are paid huge cash to provide, however it appears just the Oilers’ leading guys are doing so.

Why Don’t the Maple Leafs Stars Show Up in the Playoffs?

Conceding that McDavid and Draisaitl haven’t won the huge one, the truth that they almost doubled the production of the Leafs’ leading gamers in the postseason screams at the Oilers’ capability to appear in huge video games. It’s unclear if it’s the pressure of playing in Toronto or the expectations that guys like Matthews and Marner are having a hard time to fulfill, however something is triggering an obstacle neither can appear to leap.

That Edmonton hasn’t won a Cup with them on the lineup is more about the group constructed around them than the truth they aren’t doing their task. The group wasn’t or isn’t bad, however there were missing out on pieces that previous Cup winners had. Still, GM Ken Holland has actually done a far better task looking for the best mix than Brad Treliving, or Kyle Dubas before him in Toronto.

This season, the Oilers have a possibility to alter the story. They are still in the playoff mix, readying to deal with the Vancouver Canucks. Edmonton is a +220 preferred in the series. Meanwhile, the Leafs continue to bail out early from playoff contention with significant concerns surrounding their lineup.

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