Breaking any scoring benchmark from 1980's is a huge accomplishment!Auston Mathews scores his 35th and passes Wendel Clark.
Breaking any scoring benchmark from 1980's is a huge accomplishment!Auston Mathews scores his 35th and passes Wendel Clark.
Right now, I'd say it is a bit of a wash between the two.Breaking any scoring benchmark from 1980's is a huge accomplishment!
I read somewhere where someone adjusted the scoring for the era's and Matthews would be equaled to 52 goals in the 80's.Right now, I'd say it is a bit of a wash between the two.
Admittedly there was much more goal scoring in Wendel's day, however he did it in 66 games (broken foot--missed one month) and Matthews took 73 (I think).
Is that for a whole season based on his current rate or just based on how many games so far? Do you know what Wendel's 34 in 66 games would be equal to today?I read somewhere where someone adjusted the scoring for the era's and Matthews would be equaled to 52 goals in the 80's.
Excellent analysis.It is so hard to compare Wendel Clark and Auston Matthews rookie statistics based solely on goal scoring as the type of games each played in are so different, just like the style of game each played are so very different. The dynamics that they brought to their teams was/is so very much different.
Clark had 23 fights in his rookie season and spent 227 minutes in the penalty box. This equates to almost 4 more games in total time that he missed (Auston has 14 minutes). His shooting percentage was also higher at just over 20% while Matthews is in the 13% range. The amount of fights and physically toughness that Wendel had, could be argued, took a physical toll on his body that Matthews does not have to face on a nightly bases. Imagine if Wendel had Austons Overall size (4" in height and 20lbs in weight).
Both were/are great players and their games gave and are bringing excitement to the fans. Admire both for what they are. Clark will always be loved in the city for how he played and Matthews will attain legend status if he continues to play at the level he is now. If he does, and there is no reason to doubt he will keep improving, he will most likely be considered the greatest Maple Leaf ever by the end of his career. It is amazing the maturity level Matthews has at such a young age.
There's your Rookie of the year.Matthews now at 38 goals. Amazing when you can score double your age in the NHL. Closing in on 40 goals.
I guess 99 had more than quadruple his age. 4.5X his age, actually.Amazing when you can score double your age in the NHL. Closing in on 40 goals.
For Jagr to do it, he would have to score 90 goals next season.Matthews now at 38 goals. Amazing when you can score double your age in the NHL. Closing in on 40 goals.
Not a fare comparison. But then again comparing any player's stats to Wayne isn't fare. Gretzky stands alone.I guess 99 had more than quadruple his age. 4.5X his age, actually.
Not sure if anyone informed you but currently sits at 66 points with 5 games left...lol.Are you kidding? He will be very lucky to hit 60 and that's in this year where goals are being scored like crazy
Patrick Kane only got 21 goals in his rookie yearMatthews also tied Neal Broten for most goals by an American rookie. I had thought Patrick Kane had done it but nope.
Kane wasn't anywhere near the player Matthews is when he was in his rookie year. I recall his rookie campaign well, you could tell he was talented, but his size was an issue, as he used to get muscled off the puck quite easily. Mathhews is a much bigger player and you can see that this isn't the case. Kane's first playoff he was shut down by physical play and was a lot like Casper out there. You can see now that Kane has learned to play in the league now and is an effective and skilled player.Patrick Kane only got 21 goals in his rookie year