Expectations for Matthew Tkachuk?

[Regal]

He'll have obviously a much worse year than last 2 years. No 100+ points this year.
Also, I think Florida's in big trouble. Likely no playoffs. Bob will have his typical 900-905 for them and not .940% like he did from end of Boston series to start of finals.

Bob had a .901 in 50 games last year and they made it

 

[MavisGoldberg]

Bob had a .901 in 50 games last year and they made it

By a point yes.

 

[Regal]

There were reasons to believe Tkachuk would see some regression last year after his line in Calgary had some unsustainable percentages, but he put those ideas to rest last year and there’s nothing in the numbers that suggests he can’t do it again.

By a point yes.

Right but they’ve shown they can still make it even with a weak SV% so playoff Bob not showing up shouldn’t be the reason for missing in itself or saying they likely won’t make it. It’ll be up to their offense to carry them in again. And even if Tkachuk and Montour don’t have as strong seasons, Barkov, Reinhart, Lundell, and Ekblad can all improve.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

The thing with Tkachuk is that he’s shown he can be elite with multiple linemates now and on different teams.
Anyone expecting a big regression is probably basing that more on wishing thinking rather than reasonable expectations. There also appears to be some bad feelings from last years playoffs at play too.

 

[Dread Clawz]

There also appears to be some bad feelings from last years playoffs at play too.

Now what would lead you to that conclusion?

 

[WetcoastOrca]

Now what would lead you to that conclusion?

I was trying to work on my being diplomatic skills. Lol.

 

[Mobiandi]

He’ll probably feast again. The East is a different playing field entirely from the West. Zero sandpaper, zero intensity out there.

 

[FinlandPanther]

Leafs fans showing so much insecurity. I love it.

 

[HockeyVirus]

Yes, a little regression is possible....

it may take 6 games for FL to eliminate the Leafs this season.

Quality chirp, made me laugh.

Will Florida even make the playoffs?

We are still at the optimistic part of the season. No one thinks their team sucks yet. Give it a few weeks and people will be more receptive to this message.

Bob had a .901 in 50 games last year and they made it

Because Lyon saved your season playing as a .960 goalie

 

[FinlandPanther]

Quality chirp, made me laugh.



We are still at the optimistic part of the season. No one thinks their team sucks yet. Give it a few weeks and people will be more receptive to this message.



Because Lyon saved your season playing as a .960 goalie

Going on year 8 for Leafs fans thinking their team is a playoff dynasty.

 

[Vinh]

expectations

Such a good passer from below the goal line.

Anyway, I'd guess high 90s in points.

 

[Breakers]

I just find it funny how certain posters thought he was mad overrated and would struggle after breaking up the best line in the NHL in calgary

new team, on the wing............. Finalist for the Hart in his first season

how'd his line mates do again?

 

[gach]

My expectation is he should learn to take a hit. He can give a hit just can't take one.

 

[Iggys Dome]

I cannot believe we lost him and Johnny in the same offseason

This franchise is f***ing cursed

 

[Mogo]

Last season was his career season and he is going to regress along with the rest of the Panthers to their normal abilities.

Ah yes... We Want Florida

 

[I am not exposed]

I picked him in both my fantasy teams so there will probably be a massive decline in his production.

Sorry.

 

[super6646]

Guy is a total beast. I was wrong about him, I thought 80 pts was a realistic get but he’s just so smart with his anticipation and iq. I’ll admit I didn’t appreciate him until he left YYC lol

 

[Oleksiak]

At least two suspensions and an enforcer fills his face in. Time for that gutless turtle to feel the consequences for being a complete disgrace to the sport.

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

Back to back 100+ pt campaigns. Chucky is a 100pt player now. Not a single person on here would be saying that a year ago.

Guy is a total beast. I was wrong about him, I thought 80 pts was a realistic get but he’s just so smart with his anticipation and iq. I’ll admit I didn’t appreciate him until he left YYC lol

Literally everyone on here (myself included) were saying how Matthew was a product of playing with John hockey and that John is the better player. Funny how now, Tkachuk is the far better player.

 

[GrumpyKoala]

I cannot believe we lost him and Johnny in the same offseason

This franchise is f***ing cursed

Yeah, as an Oil fan, I wish nothing but the best for the flames. Hopefully things get better, I feel you!

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

To be a top 7 winger in the NHL again.

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

Back to back 100+ pt campaigns. Chucky is a 100pt player now. Not a single person on here would be saying that a year ago.
Literally everyone on here (myself included) were saying how Matthew was a product of playing with John hockey and that John is the better player. Funny how now, Tkachuk is the far better player.

You sure about that? Many were saying it in the Tkachuk/Huberdeau/Weegar trade thread on the FLA side.

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

You sure about that? Many were saying it in the Tkachuk/Huberdeau/Weegar trade thread on the FLA side.

I remember in the main board thread, many were saying that Tkachuk would never put up another 100pt season without Johnny hockey on his line. I was one of them. Not many non-Florida fans saw him smashing his season in Calgary playing on the best line in hockey that year. And then being the best winger in the NHL last year carrying his team to the cup final.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

I remember in the main board thread, many were saying that Tkachuk would never put up another 100pt season without Johnny hockey on his line. I was one of them. Not many non-Florida fans saw him smashing his season in Calgary playing on the best line in hockey that year. And then being the best winger in the NHL last year carrying his team to the cup final.

Seems like a pretty foolish thing to say when he could've easily been placed on Barkov's wing.

 

[Kryten]

I don't see why he can't duplicate last season, especially if OEL carries over his solid preseason play into the regular season. It looks like he could inflate a lot of forwards' point totals.

OEL is only good in the preseason. 45g, 55a Tkachuk season