His breakaway + game winning goals were boring to you? We have to make up for his 30 goals ya know?
- Backes should score 20+
- Pasta should improve his goal totals anywhere from 5 to 10
- Vatrano should improve his goal totals anywhere from 5 to 10
- I can see a regression from Marchand/Bergeron by about 5 goals each
- I can see Ryan Spooner with 5 more goals
- Torey Krug should bounce back and score about 10 more goals
- We still have a top 6 wing spot to fill ( assuming Backes is on the third line ). If it's Vesey, I can see him scoring around 15
Players who are young and have the talent to progress will most likely do so. Players who are still in their primes should remain about the same if not a slight regression.
Overall, I think our offense will be fine without Eriksson as long as they perform. It's deep, talented, diverse, and with the inclusion of Backes and Nash, our 3rd and 4th lines should be better with possession.