James Neal or Evander Kane?

Puckgenius · 11-13-2009, 01:07 AM

Who has the higher ceiling?

donGjohnson · 11-13-2009, 01:09 AM

I honestly think it might be equal, different but equal.

hodgson · 11-13-2009, 01:20 AM

I don't think its fair to compare Kane to someone that is 4 years older and having a great sophomore season

**Modo** · 11-13-2009, 03:53 AM

Right now it looks like Neal does (or at least he's closer to reaching it), but it's too soon to tell, obviously.

Voted Neal anyways though.

**El Maestro** · 11-13-2009, 04:18 AM

I would take Kane.

CAPiTA · 11-13-2009, 04:19 AM

Both have the potential to be 40-40-80 power forwards. Its pretty damn close, but I voted for Kane.

Sly · 11-13-2009, 05:43 AM

Kane = Iginla Jr. (except fighting)

tony d · 11-13-2009, 07:54 AM

James Neal

**Courtesy Flush** · 11-13-2009, 08:43 AM

Stalberg · 11-13-2009, 10:35 AM

In my opinion, Kane definitely has a higher ceiling than Neal, whether he will reach it or not is the real question. Based on what I've seen of both this year, they are both going to be great players.

Neal has impressed me almost as much as any other player this year, when factoring in expectations, etc. I really hope he keeps up this pace, but I just don't think it's realistic to expect.

I have HF-syndrome though, or so it seems, so I'd go with the guy that's significantly younger with higher potential. Kane is on pace to have a similar rookie campaign than Neal, starting three years younger than James did.

BullitProof · 11-13-2009, 12:44 PM

James "The Real Deal" Neal

ItsCarman · 11-13-2009, 01:02 PM

Going to go with Neal, but he has a head start. I'll get back to you after a year to see how Kane can do for a full year.

ArVeeDee · 11-13-2009, 02:57 PM

Kane could make it on finesse or strength. Hopefully both at the same time. The guy has a great shot, speed, and offensive instincts. He puts up points because of those instincts and he isn't afraid to go into high traffic areas. My homer instincts say Kane. He just needs to get bigger and stronger and he'll do even better than Neal. He also plays the PK as an 18 year old. Plays it well too

DungeonK · 11-13-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by hodgson

I don't think its fair to compare Kane to someone that is 4 years older and having a great sophomore season

ding ding ding

All Kane has to do is finish the year in Atlanta (which I have no doubts about given his solid play so far) and he's already ahead of an 18-year-old Neal. Really not comparable, but Kane is currently on pace to have a rookie year at 18 like Neal did at 21, so I'd give the nod to Kane if I had to.

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Originally Posted by Sly

Kane = Iginla Jr. (except fighting)

Kane'll be a fighter, no doubt in my mind.

glovesave_35 · 11-13-2009, 06:09 PM

Biased vote for Neal. Kane may end up "better" someday, but Neal is a stud who oftentimes looks like the Stars best player as a 22 year old.