KevSkillz4
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Wouldn't call it a lock. His floor is a complete bust who's not an NHL player and his ceiling is a 50 goal scorer. Probably one of the most boom bust prospect.He’s a lock for 20 I’d say, but a lot of prospects have 50 goal potential but very few every reach it
50 goals.
But to me "potential" means ceiling. I think he has a very high ceiling - but he also has a very high risk, due to his size. He could score 50+ goals potentially in the best of scenarios, but he could also completely fail to establish himself as even a regular NHL'er. So big gap
Again where I miss the old HF prospect rating system. Could he hypothetically become a 50 goal guy? Yes. Is it Likely? No.
I think he will hover around the 30-40 range similar to Paccioretty.
So I voted yes he has 50 goal potential, but if you asked me most likely outcome. 35 goals a season if he doesn't bust.
Wouldn't call it a lock. His floor is a complete bust who's not an NHL player and his ceiling is a 50 goal scorer. Probably one of the most boom bust prospect.
I think it's safe to say he doesn't have 50 goal potential.
Look at who has actually scored 50 goals in a season the past 9 years- Ovi and Draisaitl. That's it.
It's safer to say basically no one has 50 goal potential, because it basically doesn't happen outside of a generational goal scorer and a 3rd overall MVP caliber player having a monster year (and he has the best playmaker in the world on his team helping set up some of those goals).
Sure McDavid, Matthews, Pastrnak have the potential but they still haven't hit that mark yet.
One of his best attributes is finding those spots, thats why he scores so much at his height...You can have the best shot in the world, doesn't mean a whole lot if you never get into the position to use it. I think he has a lot to overcome to succeed at the NHL level between his size/speed combo.
his shot is elite, theres no question. And hes proven his goal scoring talent 3 years in a row now
if his size and skill can translate well I see him putting up 35-40. If he plays with an elite playmaker one day, I can see 45+
Are you think Suzuki or Kotkaniemi can be elite playmaker?