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Martin Necas
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I was the one who suggested 53 points—and I was trying not to overstate expectations.
For perspective, 53 points was top 100 in the league both of the past two seasons. That is at the top of second-line production (unless you are talking Malkin/Tavares/etc.).
That is slightly less than Ryan Johansen has produced the past three seasons; almost exactly what Derek Stepan produced from 13-14 through 17-18. If Aho/Svech/TT are all close to ppg, then 50-60 points is powerful.
I do agree that Necas will likely have a few 70 point seasons depending on line mates and power play usage.
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You wish to see TAN line?
Warren Foegele’s very frustrating this year. Gets himself all sorts of scoring chances but doesn’t have the hands around the net to finish.
He’s got the moves but hasn’t got the touch. Don’t get me wrong I think he’s alright.
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Might be, but that probably won't keep you warm in the middle of the night...
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At least Svechnikov is special and something else.
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Necas has a ton of potential. I think what he lacks is size, and experience which will probably work itself out.
I know some people hate the lacrosse thing but I love it.
The best thing about Svech is his prerogative to have a little fun.
I know I’m going off topic, many of you may be asking “whose thread have your posts been under?”
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Lol where did you get Havlat from? Was Havlat a PPG player?
50 points would seem like a good next step, sophomore type season. Once he’s full matured and has some experience, I’d think 70 point seasons would be far more likely. I don’t know what you’re watching, but the kid has it all. He just needs to add muscle and experience. Kinda think your crazy for looking at him play and suggesting 50 points to be a reasonable peak year output. I’d be more surprised if he was a regular 50 point player than if he were eventually a regular PPG type player. Especially with the offensive tools he will have around him for the foreseeable future.
In his prime, I’d expect near PPG output at least from how he looks now. If he keeps developing like this. He’s easily a top 5 pick for me if we redrafted his years draft.
He just scored 4 points in his first 10 minutes of play during today’s game. With some pretty exciting offense. Those down on him or even tempering expectations are going to be surprised in a few years I guess. Svechnikov will probably always be the teams best forward, but Aho and Necas won’t be far behind. Necas is hands down a near elite talent.
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Big time necro bump but we gotta talk about this guy Meaty Nachos.
RFA at the end of the year. Very skilled offensive player and might actually be part horse.
Not saying the ship has sailed on him becoming a C at the NHL but he don’t play like one that’s for sure. Seems to like the whole RW thing.
How much $$$ he getting and for how long?
RFA at the end of the year. Very skilled offensive player and might actually be part horse.
Not saying the ship has sailed on him becoming a C at the NHL but he don’t play like one that’s for sure. Seems to like the whole RW thing.
How much $$$ he getting and for how long?
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I still think Ehlers deal is his comp. 7 years 6.15 million (accounting for difference in max cap).
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He's at his best coming up the ice with speed and attacking off the rush. That's what a center does? In-zone offense 5v5 is pretty positionless. He does needs to get stronger to better battle down low in his own zone, particularly with Aho above him in the lineup, but that's feasible.
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We got enough centers. There’s no incentive turning him into one, UNLESS WE LOSE TROLLCHECK WITHOUT GETTING A REPLACEMENT.
I am completely fine with him being a winger. He got so much better on defense since his rookie season.
I am completely fine with him being a winger. He got so much better on defense since his rookie season.
Unsustainable
Seth Jarvis is Elite
Koko Miami is the Trollcheck replacement
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Until he is, he isn’t.
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19pts in 29 games and 6th on the team in scoring.
If that pace continues I don’t think he can justify a long-term deal at that price, especially with a flat cap.
If that pace continues I don’t think he can justify a long-term deal at that price, especially with a flat cap.
Given that the year hasn't been the breakout everyone was anticipating would happen, my guess is that he opts for a bridge deal to prove he is worth more. That also probably works for him as he might get "center" minutes after this year with Trochecks probable exit....centers get more money than wingers.
