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Tom Thompson

About the Author

Tom Thompson spent 31 years in the NHL as a scout, Director of Scouting and Assistant General Manager. He was responsible for running 14 Entry Drafts for the Calgary Flames and Minnesota Wild and also worked for the Edmonton Oilers and New York Rangers.

Leon Draisaitl Vs Jack Eichel: Who would you rather have?

Jonathan Huberdeau Vs. Gabriel Landeskog: Who’s more valuable?

Versus: Hedman or Carlson in a battle of former world junior standouts?

Versus: Murray or Binnington? Who has the edge in a battle of Cup-winning goaltenders?

Versus: Hughes or Makar in a showdown of young stud prospects

Versus: In a battle of veteran keepers, would you take Rinne or Fleury?

Versus: In battle between pivots MacKinnon and Barkov, who has the edge?

Versus: Who wins the battle of burgeoning blueliners – Heiskanen or Dahlin?

Versus: Mattias Ekholm vs. Roman Josi

Logan Couture and Ryan O'Reilly

Ryan O’Reilly vs. Logan Couture: Who has the edge?

Versus: Is Stamkos or Scheifele a better candidate for playoff MVP?

Versus: Necas and Tolvanen are two top prospects – but which one has the brighter future?