Both are explosive players who were keys to pulling their teams into the playoffs.
Crosby: 44G, 45A
McDavid: 30G, 70A
Though CM had the big lead in points 100 vs 89, there's always higher value given to goals. Since you can have upto 2 assists on a given, goals are considered about 1.5X assists.
SC: 66 + 45 = 111
CM: 45 + 70 = 115
Pretty much dead even with Crosby doing it in 7 fewer games.
So it comes down to the current superstar vs the next one; reminds me of the Gretzky vs Lemieux MVP contest way back. Mario had the better all-round numbers but the voters gave the MVP to Gretz for all that he did for the game.
I also think voters will have the image of SC hoisting the Stanly Cup last spring influencing their vote. They shouldn't consider last years playoffs but I think subconsciously it's going to sway the voters. Plus, McDavid plays in a small media market.
I think the betting line is showing about 2:1 in favour of McDavid based on some formula, but I think Crosby could take this one before passing the torch to CM.
Crosby: 44G, 45A
McDavid: 30G, 70A
Though CM had the big lead in points 100 vs 89, there's always higher value given to goals. Since you can have upto 2 assists on a given, goals are considered about 1.5X assists.
SC: 66 + 45 = 111
CM: 45 + 70 = 115
Pretty much dead even with Crosby doing it in 7 fewer games.
So it comes down to the current superstar vs the next one; reminds me of the Gretzky vs Lemieux MVP contest way back. Mario had the better all-round numbers but the voters gave the MVP to Gretz for all that he did for the game.
I also think voters will have the image of SC hoisting the Stanly Cup last spring influencing their vote. They shouldn't consider last years playoffs but I think subconsciously it's going to sway the voters. Plus, McDavid plays in a small media market.
I think the betting line is showing about 2:1 in favour of McDavid based on some formula, but I think Crosby could take this one before passing the torch to CM.