Simply put, he out produces Zibanejad in ever aspect, other than the PP. Comparing ES or PK numbers between the two is pretty telling, including +/-
For comparison, he put up 44 points this season (45, 39, 49 previously). Artem Anisimov's top season was 45 points, playing with Patrick Kane.
And Hayes, unlike Zibs, can play on any line. 1st or 4th.
I dont see either being a top-line guy for the next few years, so I really look at that versatility.
ok with moving both Hayes and Vecsey both have underwhelmed plus they both have stupid looks on their faces imo. Zib still has a lot to prove as well, he could start by ditching the frosted tips that were maybe cool in the late 80's.
Zibanejad P/GP:
2017-18 - 0.65
2016-17 - 0.66
2015-16 - 0.63
2014-15 - 0.58
Anisomov P/GP:
2017-18 - 0.43
2016-17 - 0.70
2015-16 - 0.55
2014-15 - 0.52
I'll take Zibanejad every day of the week.
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Phil, sorry. The comparisons are based off Hayes.
If Zib isn’t getting #1 PP time and he’s not getting first line minutes, when’s he getting his points?
hope there's a plan B for the first line because there's three question marks.
Zib might be the perfect 2nd line C.
I'm still trying to figure out why we need kovalchuk if we have Zib on RW.
Kovalchuk is LW.
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I’d prefer Zibanejad on the left. One timer . How he plays on the pp.