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Evgeni Malkin vs Patrice Bergeron

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Initial Creation Date: Jun. 24, 2020
Published: Jun. 24, 2020
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Today, I want to compare 2 of the best centers of the salary cap era.

Over their careers, Malkin has scored 416 goals & 1076 points in 907 career regular season games (point per game of 1.19). In the playoffs, he has 63 goals and 168 points in 162 games (point per game of 1.03). He has won 3 cups, a Hart, 2 scoring titles, a Conn Smythe, a Lindsey & a Calder.

Patrice Bergeron has a 352 goals and 869 points in 1089 regular season games (PPG average of 0.7979). In the playoffs, he has 40 goals & 103 points in 136 games (PPG of 0.7576). He has won 4 Selke trophies.

In terms of defensive play, Malkin’s expected goals against ranks in the 33rd percentile with a career defensive point share of 21.4. Bergeron’s highest ranks in the 94th percentile and has a career defensive point share of 30.5.

Personally, I’d say Malkin has been the better player. Even though Bergeron is far superior defensively, I feel Malkin’s skill level & ability to take over games single handedly is too hard to ignore.
ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
20$81,500,000$104,005,000$0$1,300,000-$22,505,000

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Left WingCentreRight Wing
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Guentzel, Jake
$4,500,000$4,500,000
LW, RW
UFA - 5
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Crosby, Sidney
$8,700,000$8,700,000
C
NMC
UFA - 6
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Malkin, Evgeni
$9,500,000$9,500,000
C
NMC
UFA - 3
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Marchand, Brad
$6,125,000$6,125,000
LW
NMC
UFA - 6
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Bergeron, Patrice
$6,875,000$6,875,000
C
NMC
UFA - 3
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Pastrnak, David
$6,666,667$6,666,667
RW
UFA - 4
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Zucker, Jason
$5,500,000$5,500,000
LW, RW
M-NTC
UFA - 4
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Krejci, David
$7,250,000$7,250,000
C
M-NTC
UFA - 2
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Rust, Bryan
$3,500,000$3,500,000
RW, LW
UFA - 3
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DeBrusk, Jake
$863,333$863,333 (Performance Bonus$450,000$450K)
RW, LW
UFA - 1
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Coyle, Charlie
$3,200,000$3,200,000
C, RW
UFA - 1
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Hörnqvist, Patric
$5,300,000$5,300,000
RW
NTC
UFA - 4
Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
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Dumoulin, Brian
$4,100,000$4,100,000
LD
M-NTC
UFA - 4
Logo of the Boston Bruins
McAvoy, Charlie
$4,900,000$4,900,000
RD
UFA - 3
Logo of the Boston Bruins
Rask, Tuukka
$7,000,000$7,000,000
G
M-NTC
UFA - 2
Logo of the Pittsburgh Penguins
Letang, Kris
$7,250,000$7,250,000
RD
M-NTC, NMC
UFA - 3
Logo of the Boston Bruins
Carlo, Brandon
$2,850,000$2,850,000
RD
UFA - 2
Logo of the Pittsburgh Penguins
Murray, Matt
$3,750,000$3,750,000
G
UFA - 1
Logo of the Pittsburgh Penguins
Marino, John
$925,000$925,000 (Performance Bonus$850,000$850K)
RD
UFA - 2
Logo of the Boston Bruins
Krug, Torey
$5,250,000$5,250,000
LD
M-NTC
UFA - 1

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Jun. 24, 2020 at 11:36 a.m.
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Jun. 24, 2020 at 11:37 a.m.
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Hey the ping worked this time - I say Malkin
Jun. 24, 2020 at 11:37 a.m.
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Jun. 24, 2020 at 11:37 a.m.
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Quoting: Wadejos123
Malkin


POOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG
Jun. 24, 2020 at 11:40 a.m.
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Malkin
Jun. 24, 2020 at 11:48 a.m.
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Malkin has the NHL "chops" won but Bergy is the INTL (and some NHL too) "Zen-Master"
* Malkin's better offensively but I voted Bergy for the more complete game and leadership.
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Jun. 24, 2020 at 12:17 p.m.
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malkin!!!
Jun. 24, 2020 at 12:18 p.m.
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Tough to really compare as they play two completely different styles.
Jun. 24, 2020 at 12:26 p.m.
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Thats really hard to compare: you are talking about very different players even though they play the same position:

Im guessing a lot of people will saying Malkin because of who he is, when he was drafted, and how many points he had. Also people hate the bruins

Im not gonna say Bergy is definitely better, but if i HAD to build a team around one of them, im going with Bergy because he is probably just better all around
Jun. 24, 2020 at 12:50 p.m.
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Quoting: Silkysmooth42
Thats really hard to compare: you are talking about very different players even though they play the same position:

Im guessing a lot of people will saying Malkin because of who he is, when he was drafted, and how many points he had. Also people hate the bruins

Im not gonna say Bergy is definitely better, but if i HAD to build a team around one of them, im going with Bergy because he is probably just better all around


cough cough homer cough cough

This isn't even close the answer is Malkin.
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Jun. 24, 2020 at 12:50 p.m.
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I'd probably say Malkin. Offense is elite, defense isnt bad. If you looked at it from a positional standpoint, I would rather have an offensively gifted center with 2 defensive defensemen to cover his back than have a defensive center with 2 offensively gifted defensemen to take some of the stress off the center. Neither is a particularly bad situation to be in, but I think the first option is the conventional and ideal route to go.
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Jun. 24, 2020 at 12:50 p.m.
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Again Malkin … hes a top 3 player of his generation....
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Jun. 24, 2020 at 12:52 p.m.
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Quoting: Silkysmooth42
Thats really hard to compare: you are talking about very different players even though they play the same position:

Im guessing a lot of people will saying Malkin because of who he is, when he was drafted, and how many points he had. Also people hate the bruins

Im not gonna say Bergy is definitely better, but if i HAD to build a team around one of them, im going with Bergy because he is probably just better all around


I man would you rather build a team around a McDavid or a couturier ? answer seems pretty obvious
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Jun. 24, 2020 at 1:23 p.m.
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Geno and it's not close.
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Jun. 24, 2020 at 1:48 p.m.
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Quoting: Capitalfail67
I man would you rather build a team around a McDavid or a couturier ? answer seems pretty obvious


Bergeron's resume is miles ahead of SC; country miles.
WJ - GOLD
WC - GOLD
OLY - GOLD x 2
"Trip Au-CLUB Member"
WORLD's - GOLD
STANLEY CUP
SELKE's x 4 and counting?
KING CLANCY...
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Jun. 24, 2020 at 1:51 p.m.
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Quoting: Capitalfail67
I man would you rather build a team around a McDavid or a couturier ? answer seems pretty obvious


Gap between McDavid/Couturier is way bigger than Malkin/Bergeron
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Jun. 24, 2020 at 1:52 p.m.
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Quoting: pharrow
cough cough homer cough cough

This isn't even close the answer is Malkin.


homer lol when you think Guentzel is better than Marchand tears of joy
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Jun. 24, 2020 at 2:05 p.m.
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Malkin clear cut. Not a knock on Bergeron. He’s still a future HOFer. Malkin was just a better player
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Jun. 24, 2020 at 2:22 p.m.
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Quoting: bhavikp27
Gap between McDavid/Couturier is way bigger than Malkin/Bergeron


its not.... im sorry. its more of an example. teams don't uild around players that are accessory players. they build around superstars... Malkin is a full blow superstar.
Jun. 24, 2020 at 2:27 p.m.
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Quoting: McGruff
Bergeron's resume is miles ahead of SC; country miles.
WJ - GOLD
WC - GOLD
OLY - GOLD x 2
"Trip Au-CLUB Member"
WORLD's - GOLD
STANLEY CUP
SELKE's x 4 and counting?
KING CLANCY...


the majority of that list isnon NHL fuctions that he was on Team Canada.....

what I see is

Bergeron
1 Cup and 4 Selkes

Malkin

Stanley Cup champion 2009, 2016, 2017
Conn Smythe Trophy 2009
Hart Memorial Trophy 2012
Art Ross Trophy 2009, 2012
Ted Lindsay Award 2012
Calder Memorial Trophy 2007

yeah im taking Malkin….sorry idgaf about WC WJ or anything along those lines......its just dumb

the comparison Elite offensive player vs 2 way center
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Jun. 24, 2020 at 2:27 p.m.
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Quoting: Wadejos123
Malkin


Malkin
Jun. 24, 2020 at 2:28 p.m.
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Quoting: McGruff
Bergeron's resume is miles ahead of SC; country miles.
WJ - GOLD
WC - GOLD
OLY - GOLD x 2
"Trip Au-CLUB Member"
WORLD's - GOLD
STANLEY CUP
SELKE's x 4 and counting?
KING CLANCY...


Quoting: McGruff
Bergeron's resume is miles ahead of SC; country miles.
WJ - GOLD
WC - GOLD
OLY - GOLD x 2
"Trip Au-CLUB Member"
WORLD's - GOLD
STANLEY CUP
SELKE's x 4 and counting?
KING CLANCY...

4 team awards hockey is a team sport.
Jun. 24, 2020 at 2:31 p.m.
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Quoting: MitchMarnerElite


Bergeron but it's very difficult to compare
Jun. 24, 2020 at 2:34 p.m.
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Quoting: Capitalfail67
the majority of that list isnon NHL fuctions that he was on Team Canada.....

what I see is

Bergeron
1 Cup and 4 Selkes

Malkin

Stanley Cup champion 2009, 2016, 2017
Conn Smythe Trophy 2009
Hart Memorial Trophy 2012
Art Ross Trophy 2009, 2012
Ted Lindsay Award 2012
Calder Memorial Trophy 2007

yeah im taking Malkin….sorry idgaf about WC WJ or anything along those lines......its just dumb

the comparison Elite offensive player vs 2 way center


Notice how everyone is saying malkin except bruins fans
Jun. 24, 2020 at 2:34 p.m.
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Quoting: mhockey91
Malkin clear cut. Not a knock on Bergeron. He’s still a future HOFer. Malkin was just a better player


the fact people are picking Bergeron is just proof Malkin might be the most underrated player his entire era..... Crosby shadow is massive.

unpopular but completely accurate take …...players better than or equal to Malkin in the last 15 years.

Crosby
Ovechkin
Mcdavid
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