Does Matthews hit 50 goals this year?

[winnipegger]

7 goals....4 games....let me just do the math here....carry the 2....

Well right now he is targeting 143 goals in 82 games. Let's say he cools off a bit and only scores 120 goals. Yes he will break 50 goals.

 

[Apotheosis]

Depends how long this hot streak lasts, but even if he scored back to his old pace the rest of the season, he finishes with a minimum of 46 goals. Factor in a far superior PP and way more time on it compared to his first two seasons, and a betting man should bet on 50 just because of so many positive factors in that direction.

 

[RageQuit77]

Yes.

Not sure it is this season tho.

 

[hector morrison]

Depends how long this hot streak lasts, but even if he scored back to his old pace the rest of the season, he finishes with a minimum of 46 goals. Factor in a far superior PP and way more time on it compared to his first two seasons, and a betting man should bet on 50 just because of so many positive factors in that direction.

Up his minutes to 21 or so and you might be breaking open some Leaf record books!

 

[Regal]

Up his minutes to 21 or so and you might be breaking open some Leaf record books!

I'm not sure if it'll be this year, but I think he'll break Vaive's record of 54 at some point.

 

[hector morrison]

I'm not sure if it'll be this year, but I think he'll break Vaive's record of 54 at some point.

It'll be this year...no doubt in my mind.

 

[Byron Bitz]

Im hoping to see him get more goals than any Scabs player gets points. I think he has a good shot at it.

 

[McGuires Corndog]

If he stays healthy, absolutely.

I’d go as far to say that if he stays healthy he has a legitimate chance at 60, especially if Nylander comes back sooner than later

 

[Team Cozens]

65 goals and a $12.5 million contract.

 

[93LEAFS]

All health dependent. But, given his previous track record, expected improvement as he ages and the fact he is getting true PP1 minutes now, 43 goals in 78 games is very doable.

 

[hector morrison]

65 goals and a $12.5 million contract.

Should have signed him Asap...gonna be expensive next summer!

 

[Eternal Leaf]

He'll go through a dry spell but a lot of advantages are in his favor (better PP minutes, continued development, easier minutes due to Tavares, and this hot start).

If this hot streak continues for 10-15 games, he might be on his way to 55-60.

 

[KoozNetsOff 92]

OV is the only player who has scored 50 in the last 6 seasons, surprised so many are voting yes.

 

[Sundinisagod]

Where is the 60 goal option?

 

[authentic]

OV is the only player who has scored 50 in the last 6 seasons, surprised so many are voting yes.

You figure there would be another one to do it at some point though, and all the other factors listed as to why he could do it are far more relevant than the trivial fact you listed.

 

[McVespa99]

I voted yes assuming he stays healthy.

 

[Incognito]

Matthews has already been the best even strength goal scorer in the league since he entered it. He was first in ESG in his rookie season, and he would have been first again last season had he not been injured. He hit 40 goals during his rookie season and was on pace for 45 in his sophomore one (he had 34 goals in 62 games). These totals came even despite the fact that he rarely scored with the man advantage. With increased ice time in 5 on 4 (or 5 on 3) situations and the potency of Toronto's PP, 50 goals this season for Matthews certainly doesn't seem out of the question at all, barring injury.

 

[Icebreakers]

65 goals and a $12.5 million contract.

More like 14.5m contract if he hits 65 goals.

 

[Saitama]

I can't see how he wouldn't hit it, playing like he is this year so far. I mean, I know it's early, but even if slows down, he's got enough of a headstart to coast into 50.

 

[Hockey Crazy]

65 goals and a $12.5 million contract.

Yes please!

 

[Hunter368]

Very good chance, if he can stay healthy

 

[OilCanada92]

There are 7 Matthews polls on the first page lol.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

65 goals and a $12.5 million contract.

Sign me up for that.

 

[tucker3434]

If he’s healthy, he should be right there. Given the start he’s had, ill say yes.