Evgeni Malkin, in the shadow of Sidney Crosby, has had one of the best NHL careers of this generation.
In a viral post asking social media users who they'd take between Patrick Kane and Malkin, Kane got the edge, much to the chagrin of most experts and savvy fans. With this in mind, Malkin gave his take on the debate.
Malkin Votes for Kane?
Malkin is known for his eclectic social media personality, and often some humourous self-praise. This made it especially surprising when he voted 88 in the debate between himself and Kane.
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The Stats Don't Lie
The stat lines don't lie - Malkin has been a more impactful player in his career:
Kane: 1x Hart 1x Calder 1x Ross 1x Smythe 3x Cup Champ
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Malkin: 1x Hart 1x Calder 2x Ross 1x Smythe 3x Cup Champ
1063GP 471G-758A-1229P
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Hard not to love the humble superstar!
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As Read on Markerzone - Malkin Settles Viral Debate Surrounding His Career
Who do you think has had the better career?
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