Annual What Are You Most Looking Forward to Poll

[Qward]

Chiasson, because I keep forgetting he is on the team.

 

[Super Cake]

Chiasson, because I keep forgetting he is on the team.

I know how you feel, except it is Michalek that is the player that i keep forgetting is on the team.

 

[Lehner]

Poll should have Karlsson...

 

[Tap on the Ankle]

Skid for McDavid
Downcycle for Eichel

 

[saskriders]

Poll should have Karlsson...

Trying to keep options unique to each season. We will have EK for a while still

 

[BonkTastic]

No option for a rebound ~.940sv% season from Anderson?

Abstain.

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

Out of the choices given, seeing Karlsson back at 100%.

But really, just seeing hockey back again in any form (training camp, rookie tourney or whatever) is #1.

This summer has lasted forever.

 

[BigRig4]

Looking forward to games against Montreal!!

 

[DrakeAndJosh]

Looking forward to seeing more from our top line this year, especially curious to see how Turris will perform. Also excited for Chiasson's debut as I still have no idea what to expect from him.

It was also pretty clear the Maclean wasn't happy with the way he coached last season, this is his 4th year now and it is time for him to figure out his style and identity.

And in general I'm just excited to watch hockey again. 5 month long summers are excruciating, especially when there is no top pick to get excited about. Hopefully we can get back into the playoffs this year, it certainly is possible with the crap conference we play in.

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

Where's Zibanejad option?

Still Karlsson and not close.

Karlsson back to 100% is the most important asset that this team could wish for.

It's like acquiring another 1st line/top pairing defender.

 

[MtRundle]

Zibanejad- is he the real deal or will he be a big man that still falls down alot?

 

[BonkTastic]

Wait, can I change my answer?

I'm most looking forward to seeing what a healthy Bobby Ryan can do over the course of a full season, instead of having the entire fanbase trip over themselves in a rabid fury of whether or not he's being used properly by the coach, as he secretly plays through a painful hernia at 50-70% of his normal speed.

 

[Pierre from Orleans]

Lazar living up to the hype, Cowen progression and Karlsson 100% healthy.

 

[SixthSens]

A complete return to form for Karlsson will be one of the best things for us.

Zibanejad's (hopeful) progression is up there as well. Lazar and Chiasson interest me as well.

 

[dumbdick]

I seem to be in the minority here, but I'm expecting more from Legwand than Chiasson

 

[tony d]

Lazar.

 

[Knave]

I seem to be in the minority here, but I'm expecting more from Legwand than Chiasson

I don't expect more from Chiasson - it's just that I've seen Legwand play a fair amount but I've never watched a game with the Dallas Stars except when they played Ottawa so I know nothing about Chiasson.

 

[bert]

Personally for me and by a land slide a healthy Karlsson mentally and physically. Were only going as far as he takes us, if he has a good attitude and he is back to 100 percent this team has the potential to do some damage.

Number 2 for me which wasn't a pole option is Mark Stone. Really excited about him, I think he can be a real difference maker lets hope he stays healthy. Players like him with his size, hockey sense and quick release are very few and far between. His development curve is a bit slower than most players so I think there is tons of potential. Big players also take longer, I think he can be very special.

 

[King EK65]

Karlsson!

 

[LynxBud]

My enthusiasm for next season is pretty low, but I'm most looking forward to seeing Lazar potentially make his debut. Maybe even earn a spot.

Also always exciting to see how new players contribute. Chiasson and Legwand should be solid additions.

 

[StefanW]

I'm looking forward to the GSN line getting less ice time now that we have Legwand on board as a legit two way hockey player who can actually shut someone down in the 3rd period.

 

[internetdotcom]

I'm looking forward to finally seeing the referees call our games fairly and consistently, game in and game out, all season long.

 

[Do Make Say Think]

Karlsson for me but I have to say that I think it's been, outside of Murray having to deal with cancer, a rather positive off-season and am pretty happy that the mood is upbeat going into the season!

 

[SixthSens]

Wait, can I change my answer?

I'm most looking forward to seeing what a healthy Bobby Ryan can do over the course of a full season, instead of having the entire fanbase trip over themselves in a rabid fury of whether or not he's being used properly by the coach, as he secretly plays through a painful hernia at 50-70% of his normal speed.

Must have skimmed over this when I made my first post in this thread.

A healthy Bobby Ryan can put up 65-70 points. He and Turris both IMO.

 

[M4TR1X]

Would be ecstatic if Karlsson returned to form like in 2011-12.