LudwigVonKarlsson
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On the other hand, will they able to sign and keep all of these young guys? It's a good problem to have but they will want to get paid accordingly.
Let’s talk about: Wyatt Johnston
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LT
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This is Jim Nill's speciality.
Benn's 9.5M deal comes off the books in the 2025 offseason. Same time as Johnston's ELC expires.
We currently have 3 deals that will still be active when Robertson and Stankoven need to be re-signed. Two of the three are some of the best value deals in the entire league.
There is loads of money to play with, and I'm sure Nill already has a 4-5 year plan drawn up to make sure all of these players not only stay, but get paid fair deals.
What's his ceiling? Is he a true number 1 C?
57pts in 16:55 TOI on average is very good production.
57pts in 16:55 TOI on average is very good production.
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I mean, he is a 20 year old playing PP, PK, and Center.. of course his potential is a 1C the guy is a beast all over the ice in all aspects of the game.
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Oh yea. I think 40 goals and 80-90 points at this point is a fair ceiling. He just keeps getting better and better.
In terms of statistical career progression only, Brayden Point seems like a good comparison. Johnston broke in younger than Point did, though.
MBTendy
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I was thinking more like a Wayne Gretzky but I didn’t want to be biased so I’ll settle for Stevie Y.
His ceiling? The franchises best center, or possibly even best PLAYER since Mike Modano? Somewhere in that realm. Stevie Y isn't a bad compare. Um, a better P. Bergeron? Elias Pettersonish? You get the idea.
I mean, IF he gets to play long term with the players he should get to play with, I see no reason he cant be a 90-110 pps player at least for a good chunk of his career. One that plays PP and SH, and one of the best 2 way centers in the league..... Still think he will be the best player possibly in that draft class when all is said and done.
Not just that, but Bourgault playing junior in a weak Q is a factor too. Some of those kids (Mercer) can progress and work out, some like Bourgault don't.
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First on the team to 30 goals, after his tally during last night's record-setting W.
What a season he's having, and I keep needing to remind myself that he's even younger than Stankoven.
What a season he's having, and I keep needing to remind myself that he's even younger than Stankoven.
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I think he's good enough to be the Stars #2C next year. The kid is really good. Will be interesting to see if Dallas resign Duchene.
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You could argue Dallas has 3 1Cs this year. Hintz, Duchene, and Johnston all are already over 60 points. And that's with relatively limited minutes because of the incredible forward depth the team has.
He's probably the 3rd best forward on the team already behind Robertson and Hintz. No reason to think he won't continue to improve either.
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Has scored at a 46 goal, 87 point pace his past 36 games (20 goals, 18 assists). Pretty good considering he's not even 21 yet.
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Also worth noting that Wyatt average's 16:55 TOI and plays on the second PP. The way Wyatt plays, I could see him as a future Selke nominee. Very excited to see how Wyatt progresses in the future.
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I still can’t believe how pissed off I was on draft day when Dallas announced his name 
. Thanks for proving me wrong, Nill and Mac.
. Thanks for proving me wrong, Nill and Mac.
Just a well run organization from top to bottom.
Also my wife was loving the jerseys last night, they really pop. Always felt this cool cyberpunk feel with them lol
Also my wife was loving the jerseys last night, they really pop. Always felt this cool cyberpunk feel with them lol
his forecheck aggression and success is incredible. don't normally see that from the more offensive minded youngins right out of the gate.
lol stars board meltdown bc stank was still out there was epic. "who tf is this johnston guy?!"I still can’t believe how pissed off I was on draft day when Dallas announced his name
MrHeiskanen
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I got a text from my Mom this morning saying they looked 'snazzy' I told her.. most people hate them it seems. lol
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The really interesting thing is how many goals Wyatt has already scored. With his junior numbers you'd think he'd start his NHL career more as a setup man and his goal scoring slowly develops but nope right from the get go he was a goal scorer.
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Whoever is in charge of Dallas' scouting needs a big raise.
HF posters: "Any pick after the top 20 isn't worth much. Chances of that player even being a 4th liner is slim."
Dallas head scout: "Wanna bet?"
HF posters: "Any pick after the top 20 isn't worth much. Chances of that player even being a 4th liner is slim."
Dallas head scout: "Wanna bet?"
I don't want to talk about this guy because as an Avs fan, it pisses me off that Dallas is so efficient at drafting lol. Another gem here.
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