Micklebot
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- Apr 27, 2010
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Far below average 2nd line IMO. 3 guys who all got Mid 30 PTS last season is weak. Zibby/Chaisson are developing but Michalek better notch 20G's and 25A's or demote him to 4th line duties.
Michalek hit 39 in an off year, Zibanejad paced at 40 playing 3rd line mins with limited PP and Chiasson hit 35 as a rookie. Second line wingers typically hit between 30 and 45 pts, pacing a touch higher, centers between 40 and 50.
I think it's a average to below average group unless Zibanejad and/or Chiasson really step up, but the potential is there. There is also the fact that Legwand is available if Zibanejad faulters.