Can Laine Score 50 in 50?

[puck stoppa]

Would love to setup a poll. Can this kid score 50 goals in 50 games at some point in his career. I mean it looks so easy right now and it won't always be that way. But he's making goalies look like dog meat, and good ones at that. Wonder what people think?

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[StatisticsAddict99]

No, Laine Has the potential to score 35-45 in 50 maybe but that would take a lot of stamina and confidence for him to do such a thing.

 

[King Woodballs]

Can he? Sure
Will he? Not a chance

A guy barely gets 50 in 82 now a days. Let alone in just over half that.

 

[Laineux]

I think Ovie had like 48 in 50 at some point.

It's very unlikely, but technically it could happen.

 

[Georgetown Al]

Laine will become a Generational Monster Scoring Super Star....

Acronym: GMSSS = Generational Monster Scoring Super Star...

Its actually scary to think what this teen kid will do in his twenties...

 

[KingBogo]

Yes he could, but more likely not. I think he probably has a few 60 goal seasons in him, but who knows if anyone in this era has a shot at a 70 goal season it is him.

 

[GNP]

Yes he could, but more likely not. I think he probably has a few 60 goal seasons in him, but who knows if anyone in this era has a shot at a 70 goal season it is him.

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The thing that's so difficult to assess here is that Laine is only 19 years old. Also it seems like he's moving and hustling a lot better. He's definitely moving a lot faster now.

I would not at all discount Laine scoring 70 goals in 1 or 2 seasons -- but I think for sure he'll have numerous 50 goal seasons.

The bad part this year now is-- will he cost $ 10 mil plus now ?? -- I think so. I'd rather have seen him score around 40 is this year, and sign him for $ 8 mil. I'd hate to see it get to where we get into Laine for $ 11 or 12 mil-- like McDavid.

This kind of "star contract" really throws off our contract equilibrium, and doesn't allow us to keep "all" our upper middle players, and keep our "depth." Look how the Hawks and Oilers are suffering this year with 1 or 2 guys eating up a big percentage of the Cap space.

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

Chances are more likely than they aren't.

 

[libertarian]

No, not in todays NHL.
Laine can score 60+ over a season which would be a incredible feat in todays NHL.

 

[libertarian]

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The thing that's so difficult to access here is that Laine is only 19 years old. Also it seems like he's moving and hustling a lot better. He's definitley moving a lot faster now.

I would not at all discount Laine scoring 70 goals in 1 or 2 seasons -- but I think for sure he'll have numerous 50 goal seasons.

The bad part this year now is-- will he cost $ 10 mil plus now ?? -- I think so. I'd rather have seen him score around 40 is this year, and sign him for $ 8 mil. I'd hate to see it get to where we get into Laine for $ 11 or 12 mil-- like McDavid.

This kind of "star contract" really throws off our contract equilibrium, and doesn't allow us to keep "all" our upper middle players, and keep our "depth." Look how the Hawks and Oilers are suffering this year with 1 or 2 guys eating up a big percentage of the Cap space.

Agree with your post. The more successful Laine is at scoring over the last 16 games the more millions it will cost the Jets to resign him long term. If Laine gets more then 10M this will only hurt the Jets long term because we will have to trade away good young talent to stay within the cap. Hope Laine will put winning ahead of money and sign for 8M or less.

 

[Lempo]

Laine will become a Generational Monster Scoring Super Star....

Acronym: GMSSS = Generational Monster Scoring Super Star...

Its actually scary to think what this teen kid will do in his twenties...

So, a gemssi.

(Rupicapra rupicapra, a goat animal)

 

[PhilJets]

10 to 12 mil.

Is McDavid , crosby Kane malkin and toews territory.

Those guys have hardwares and have lead the league sometime before getting paid.

I love my Laine but
8M is a good salary for him.8 yrs.

10M is not happening unless he scores 60 this year

Looks like the kid is not greedy also. The way he conducts himself on and ofd the ice.

I was hoping 7-8M that is a hometown discount if that ever happens. Unlikely though.

 

[PhilJets]

That will be something......

 

[Asiantuntija]

Always thought that he has potential for 70-100 goals at his prime if set-up man is good enough and Statsny is more than that.

 

[Farmboy Patty]

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The thing that's so difficult to access here is that Laine is only 19 years old. Also it seems like he's moving and hustling a lot better. He's definitley moving a lot faster now.

I would not at all discount Laine scoring 70 goals in 1 or 2 seasons -- but I think for sure he'll have numerous 50 goal seasons.

The bad part this year now is-- will he cost $ 10 mil plus now ?? -- I think so. I'd rather have seen him score around 40 is this year, and sign him for $ 8 mil. I'd hate to see it get to where we get into Laine for $ 11 or 12 mil-- like McDavid.

This kind of "star contract" really throws off our contract equilibrium, and doesn't allow us to keep "all" our upper middle players, and keep our "depth." Look how the Hawks and Oilers are suffering this year with 1 or 2 guys eating up a big percentage of the Cap space.

They are suffering this year, but they where also cup winnners a couple of times. It would be nice to have superstars for a bargain price, but that is not how the market works. You just have to make it worth it when you sign your star players, and the Jets timing is perfect with this group right now. The window wide is open.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

In todays NHL??? In todays NHL you actually score more goals
and its easier to score goals as well it seems.

Anyone here paying attention to this season?.
W. Karlsson pacing for 40+ goals is a dead giveaway, if you ask me.

4-10 years ago, i doubt even Laine could of scored more than 50 in a full season.
Nowadays,...during this era, in the next few years (one more new team)
goal scoring goes even more up, 30-40 goals becomes a norm,
50 goal marker gets beaten with more players each year (after this season
and seasons to come).

Laine at his prime, we can only guess where his ceiling ends up,
scoring 50 in 50? looks more likely than not, i say.

 

[ijuka]

It's very unlikely. But meh, 1% chance is still something that can happen a reasonable amount of time. So I think it's enough for me to call it possible.

It really wouldn't be the first time that a player shoots at 50% above his career average, for example. And at 30 shooting% Laine could score a ton of goals.

 

[Ippenator]

Agree with your post. The more successful Laine is at scoring over the last 16 games the more millions it will cost the Jets to resign him long term. If Laine gets more then 10M this will only hurt the Jets long term because we will have to trade away good young talent to stay within the cap. Hope Laine will put winning ahead of money and sign for 8M or less.

I seriously hope this way too. So far he has given me the impression that he is a humble and understanding person in these kind of issues. The team and winning for the team are that important for him, so I at least dare to hope that he could sign for 8M per season. Of course if it is really so that even the player’s union has at least some say in it, it might lead to 10M per season or even more. But I still dare to hope for 8M...

 

[Kuhta]

No one can do that nowadays. 55 in a season maybe?

 

[Spirit of 67]

I voted No but would like to add the addendum of, maybe one day.

Right now, I can't see anyone really getting close. I do however think scoring is on the way up. So, if it goes up enough and 50 in 50 is a possibility, he'd probably be at the top of my list to do it.

 

[Conspiracy Theorist]

70 in 80 games

 

[Pongs21]

he'll reach 50 in 82 some years i'm sure, but no not 50 in 50, not in this era.

 

[Peggy]

Can he? Sure
Will he? Not a chance

A guy barely gets 50 in 82 now a days. Let alone in just over half that.

what this guy said

how can there "not" be a chance?
literally anybody and everybody(besides goalies) that play in the Nhl has a "chance"

Chances are more likely than they aren't.

 

[tacogeoff]

I think he will have multiple 50+ goal seasons. I also hope to see a 60+ season which is very hard to come by.

 

[mazmin]

Yes, when the league finally makes the nets larger to compensate for all the mammoth tenders that have taken over the position.