Predict the goals/points for each forward

[raynman]

If Francis signs Vesey I wouldn't even care if Vesey turns out to be a bust. It'd be worth it just to see the reactions from the other fan bases.

 

[GoldiFox]

Along with half the GMs in the league, I would imagine.

I'd be shocked if it wasn't all the GMs in the league (outside of Nashville perhaps). It's just due diligence.

 

[HisIceness]

If Francis signs Vesey I wouldn't even care if Vesey turns out to be a bust. It'd be worth it just to see the reactions from the other fan bases.

But but, they're not a real hockey market!

 

[Moosetache]

Skinner- 33/30/63
Rask-24/38/62
Staal-19/37/56
Lindholm-18/26/44
Stempniak-17/20/37
Teravainen-26/29/55
Nestrasil-11/14/25
Nordstrom-9/12/21
Aho-18/25/43
Bickell-7/7/14
McClemment-3/8/11
Stalberg-11/12/23
PDG-16/18/34

You will all say I'm too high...I guess that makes me an optimist.

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

You will all say I'm too high...I guess that makes me an optimist.

I've found that most people are usually an optimist when they are high. And hungry too.

 

[Moosetache]

I've found that most people are usually an optimist when they are high. And hungry too.

Well...that makes sense because I am freakin starving right now. early lunch is in the cards today.

 

[Caniac125330]

if i did my mental math correctly 228 goals from forwards is a lot

the whole team scored 196 last year

I am reasonably confident the new guys plus steps forward offensively by the young D will lead to small goal improvements for everyone meaning a significant boost across the board.

 

[Ole Gil]

I am reasonably confident the new guys plus steps forward offensively by the young D will lead to small goal improvements for everyone meaning a significant boost across the board.

228 from the forwards would probably make the Canes the highest scoring team in the NHL.

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

228 from the forwards would probably make the Canes the highest scoring team in the NHL.

Yep, close. Dallas's forwards had 233 last year and Washingtons' had 217. And obviously, the Canes don't have anyone like Ovechkin, Benn or Seguin on the team.

 

[Caniac125330]

Yep, close. Dallas's forwards had 233 last year and Washingtons' had 217. And obviously, the Canes don't have anyone like Ovechkin, Benn or Seguin on the team.

Well then I screwed up lol. Predicting individual stats has never been my forte.

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

I don't think you screwed up. I think we all fall into the same situation a bit, where we predict what we think each player is capable of. The problem is that not every player is going to hit his potential all in the same year (although the 05/06 Canes came pretty darn close) as injuries, off years, and other things will mean some will hit those numbers and some won't.

 

[HisIceness]

End of season bump.

Aho did better than I predicted.

 

[Roboturner913]

Skinner 22g, 29a, 51p
Staal 22g, 28a, 50p
Rask 19g, 30a, 49p
Teravainen 15g, 28a, 43p
Stempniak 19g, 22a, 41p
Lindholm 18g, 22a, 40p
Aho 13g, 25a, 37p
DiGiuseppe 18g, 12a, 30p
Nestrasil 12g, 15a, 27p
Nordstrom 10g, 9a, 19p
Stalberg 9g, 8a, 17p
McClement 8g, 4a, 12p
Bickell 4g, 5a, 9p

if I count right that's 189 goals, 237 assists

I didn't do too bad on this at least in terms of points. Rask had 45, I guessed 49. Staal had 45, I guessed 50. Lindy had 45, I guessed 40. TT had 42, I guessed 43. Stemp had 40, I guessed 41. Really underestimated Skinner and Aho by a lot, but who saw Aho becoming a full-fledged sniper like that, not many. I missed on the bottom of the roster guys, but if you sub in Ryan for PDG and McGinn for Nestrasil, it comes close.

 

[RodTheBawd]

Man, I really wish Aho could have gotten 1 more. 25g/25a is a hell of a line for a rookie that won't even be a top 5 calder finalist.

 

[the halleJOKEL]

aho is going to be so good next year with a full offseason to prepare now that he knows the speed and style of play in this league

 

[NotOpie]

Considering SeaBass didn't score his first goal until Nov. 12 (1st two actually), it will be interesting to see if he can get off to a faster start next season.

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

I have to think about total points, but goals prediction for 82G pace:

Skinner: 23 vs. 37
Rask: 22 vs. 16
Staal: 21 vs. 16
Lindholm: 21 vs. 11
Stempniak: 15 vs. 16
Aho: 15 vs. 24
Teravainen: 14 vs. 15
Nestrasil: 12 (assumed was healthy on on roster 82 games)
Nordstrom: 8 vs. 7
Stalberg: 8 vs. 9
PDG: 8 McGinn took his spot, and he and McGinn had 8
Bickell: 3 vs. 1 (only played 11 games)
McClemment: 2 vs. 5

I just did goals back then. Red is actual. Some were close. Aho, Skinner and Lindholm were pretty far off.

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

Considering SeaBass didn't score his first goal until Nov. 12 (1st two actually), it will be interesting to see if he can get off to a faster start next season.

Haven't we said the same thing about Elias Lindholm for 2 straight seasons? (sorta)

 

[MMANumminen]

For sure Aho will be better next season. And he'll get to play pp straight from the start too

 

[Narow]

I didn't do too bad on this at least in terms of points. Rask had 45, I guessed 49. Staal had 45, I guessed 50. Lindy had 45, I guessed 40. TT had 42, I guessed 43. Stemp had 40, I guessed 41. Really underestimated Skinner and Aho by a lot, but who saw Aho becoming a full-fledged sniper like that, not many. I missed on the bottom of the roster guys, but if you sub in Ryan for PDG and McGinn for Nestrasil, it comes close.

Glad he has surprised he is an great player.

For example he had alot better season last season than puljujärvi and laine in liiga.

He had

20 goals 25 assists in 45 games (ppg)

Which is very very rare for a teen.

His short scouting report from eliteprospects.


"A super smart two-way player with excellent instincts. Primarily a playmaker, Aho relies on his hockey IQ and has the ability to dictate the pace of the game with the puck. Always calm and in control, Aho is a good skater who positions himself well and has the skill-set to handle all on-ice situations. Aho has experience as both center and winger. (Matias Strozyk, 2016)"

 

[RodTheBawd]

His short scouting report from eliteprospects.


"A super smart two-way player with excellent instincts. Primarily a playmaker, Aho relies on his hockey IQ and has the ability to dictate the pace of the game with the puck. Always calm and in control, Aho is a good skater who positions himself well and has the skill-set to handle all on-ice situations. Aho has experience as both center and winger. (Matias Strozyk, 2016)"

One of the most accurate scouting reports I've ever seen.

 

[Roboturner913]

I think we all knew he was going to be a smart two-way player and playmaker. I didn't expect him to have legit scoring touch. There are guys in the HOF with 500+ goals who never had the ability to pick a corner and get the shot off in an instant the way he does sometimes.

 

[RodTheBawd]

I think we all knew he was going to be a smart two-way player and playmaker. I didn't expect him to have legit scoring touch. There are guys in the HOF with 500+ goals who never had the ability to pick a corner and get the shot off in an instant the way he does sometimes.

I didn't expect him to be that good that quickly, however. Needing a month or two to adjust is ridiculous. Playing with a kid that could become one of the best goal scorers in history tends to overshadow your own ability to put it in the net.

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

I didn't expect him to be that good that quickly, however. Needing a month or two to adjust is ridiculous. Playing with a kid that could become one of the best goal scorers in history tends to overshadow your own ability to put it in the net.

Yeah, I think that's because very few in North America saw much of him except in the WJC where he was between Laine and Puljujarvi. In the Finland, he was on the same team as Puljujarvi, but it was clear he was the guy that drove that team. He had 20 goals in 45 games (vs. 13 goals in 50 games for Puljujarvi) and Aho is only 9 months older.

In his exit interview, he said he's going to focus in improving his skating in the off-season.

 

[geehaad]

In his exit interview, he said he's going to focus in improving his skating in the off-season.

Imagine this kid if he makes even marginal improvements there.