Those are the names people mention whenever they talk about the talented forwards in the Atlantic Division. And rightfully so. Each brings a unique element to his team and to the league as a whole.
One name, however, always seems to be missing: David Pastrnak. Even after three straight seasons of at least 34 goals, people rarely place Pastrnak in that group of elites.
Maybe it’s because he wasn’t a top five pick. Maybe it’s because he didn’t sign a $10 million per year contract. Maybe it’s because he plays with future-Hall-of-Fame teammates.
For whatever reason, people usually don’t place Pastrnak with the likes of Matthews and Kucherov.