LolClarkson*
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For Kesler I mean strictly in goal scoring terms he is a solid 25 goal guy but not a 40 goal one.
If anything having him stay healthy is key for a deep playoff run but as much as they are on a peak right now, it questionable what the playoffs will deliver with the ghosts of past years IMO.
And while Santorelli and Higgins have had very strong years, in terms of expectations, a carryover to the playoffs isn't automatic by any means.
like it or not the playoffs favour heavy teams like LA and the Blues and our PP is really a weak point and the area that is probably most critical IMO.
The Blues and Kings were anointed the top contenders last year and they didn't make the western finals. The Wings with a soft, defensively liable point leader (Brunner) made the finals. I know they played each other but still...