Bryanbryoil
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Player Discussion Connor McDavid Part V: Super Sophomore
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Last 3 seasons a player has topped 90 points twice. Kane once and Crosby once.
McDavid will need to play 80+ games to hit 90 and even if he does stay healthy all year I'm not sure he'll be able to get it done.
I think he'll hit 80-85 assuming he plays most of the season. Right around top 5 in league scoring.
McDavid will need to play 80+ games to hit 90 and even if he does stay healthy all year I'm not sure he'll be able to get it done.
I think he'll hit 80-85 assuming he plays most of the season. Right around top 5 in league scoring.
1Gold Standard
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If he plays a full schedule, he's more than capable. So, I'm going to say yes...
but wouldn't be surprised if he hits 97 points by game 80, rests the final 2 in advance of the Oilers 1st. Playoff appearance in a decade as the 2nd Wild Card team playing the #1 seed. And that will ultimately be more important to him than cracking the 100 pt. plateau.
McDavid is all about team.
but wouldn't be surprised if he hits 97 points by game 80, rests the final 2 in advance of the Oilers 1st. Playoff appearance in a decade as the 2nd Wild Card team playing the #1 seed. And that will ultimately be more important to him than cracking the 100 pt. plateau.
McDavid is all about team.
McOvechking
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Exactly. I also think Lucic is going to do wonders for him. 108 in 82 for McJesus.
jj cale
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I hope so but I think 100 is still a bit too optimistic this early in his career.
If he stays healthy I think 85-90 is what you get.
If he stays healthy I think 85-90 is what you get.
CantHaveTkachev
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nope...still don't have a puck-mover from the backend that can transition the puck to Connor and let him do his thing...
Connor is going to have to mostly generate offence with his wingers and that means less points (since offense from the defense is non-existent)
90 points tops
Connor is going to have to mostly generate offence with his wingers and that means less points (since offense from the defense is non-existent)
90 points tops
joestevens29
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I don't see him playing 82 games.
Even if he does the other issue is how is he going to do in a full NHL season. It's one thing to have a break and be full of energy, but with the World Cup of Hockey and a full pro season I think he could slow down at times.
I'd also add the fact that only Kane and Crosby once have had over 90(100 as well) since the lockout really shows you how hard it really is to hit those numbers.
If he does then wow.
Even if he does the other issue is how is he going to do in a full NHL season. It's one thing to have a break and be full of energy, but with the World Cup of Hockey and a full pro season I think he could slow down at times.
I'd also add the fact that only Kane and Crosby once have had over 90(100 as well) since the lockout really shows you how hard it really is to hit those numbers.
If he does then wow.
The Nuge
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I've got him somewhere in the mid 90s. He's already a top 3 player in the league, and it'll show
I think we need a true 40+ point pp qb for him to hit 100+. Seeing we don't really have one of those, I find it unlikely. I do expect ~90 though.
Imagine if they got a D man who's really good in his own zone and and really good at passing the puck....
Oh wait they did
TheRebuild
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People haven't heard much of this Larsson guy, therefore he's no good. Didn't you get the memo?
LTIR
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McDavid is THE PPQB..
He will have good options this season.. Puljujarvi on the far side, Lucic\Maroon in front, Klefbom\Davidson on the point.
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CantHaveTkachev
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you're right, thats why he has so many assists and NJ scored a ton of goals
oh wait, he doesn't
McFlyingV
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Yeah I never understood why people think we need a PP QB when it always has been McDavid. All we need is a capable shot from the point that can get pucks through. Maybe the 2nd unit could use one to assist Nuge/Draisaitl, but thats about it. Everything runs through McDavid on the first unit and he opens up so much space all by himself.
McFlyingV
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Not hard to imagine why when you look at their forward group and play style last season. If you don't think that Larsson has a good outlet pass then I think that tells us about all we need to know about how many games of his you've watched.
CantHaveTkachev
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I didn't say that...I'm saying he's not an offensive defenseman that generates points.
not say he can't be more than he is cause I think he'll get more PP time here but the guy isn't going to be a 35+ point defenseman a la Giordano, Brodie, Barrie, Karlsson etc..
