Well, assuming the regular season is done, here is the final points-per-game for the greyhounds players:
Name PTS/G
Trott, Zack 1.06
Kerins, Rory 0.92
Pytlik, Jaromir 0.89
Constantinou, Billy 0.88
Kartye, Tye 0.83
MacKay, Cole 0.80
Calisti, Robert 0.78
Carroll, Joe 0.77
O'Rourke, Ryan 0.69
Peca, Jaden 0.68
Dickinson, Tanner 0.63
LeGuerrier, Jacob 0.51
Johnston, Alex 0.41
Mufarreh, Dominic 0.22
Boudreau, Marc 0.20
McLean, Cullen 0.18
Holmes, Jacob 0.16
Wawrow, Drew 0.11
Watson, Kalvyn 0.08
Halushak, Matthew 0.08
Looking ahead to next season, what is Raftis likely to do? Here is my take on the roster for next season (by the trade deadline):
Forwards
First line: '01 TRADE - Pytlik - Trott
Analysis: I think this will be the "big splash" that Raftis makes at the deadline next year. Pytlik will likely produce just above a point-per-game next year, and Trott as well, but our top line is likely going to need a high end addition. I suspect we trade away our '04 first round pick and get back a high end winger (either left side or right side), however, if our first round '04 turns out to be a real stud, then Holmes becomes the next most valuable trade chip.
Second line: Carroll - Kerins - MacKay
Analysis: This line has been really good for us this season. They should all reach close to a point-per-game next season, which should be sufficient production for a second line on a contender.
Rest of forwards: Kartye - Dickinson - Johnston - Mufarreh - Boudreau - McLean - Watson - X - X
Analysis: The depth should be there in the bottom half of the forwards next season for us to be a contender, with a few of these guys possibly pushing for top 6 roles at times (Kartye, Dickinson, Boudreau).
Defense
First line: O'Rourke - Constantinou
Analysis: This pairing was just starting to get going this season. With another half season together, I expect them to be very good in all situations next year.
Bottom Four: Calisti - LeGuerrier - Holmes - OA TRADE
Analysis: It will be interesting to see who establishes themselves as a true second line defender on next year's team. The Calisti - LeGuerrier pairing was playing better the last few games this year, but it remains to be seen if they can find the kind of consistency necessary for a second pairing on a contender. However, the way that Holmes played the second half of the year, he may just leapfrog the other two for a spot in the top 4. I can also see Raftis making an offseason OA acquisition here to help shore up the group early.
Depth Defenders: Wawrow - Halushak
Analysis: Depth is important for a contender, and if we have a promising prospect at training camp, he could always look at moving Wawrow or Calisti to make room on the roster. Otherwise I suspect we roll with our current group plus the OA acquisition.
Goaltending
Starter: Malik
Backup: Taylor
Analysis: Will Taylor be the backup next season? This may be the most controversial aspect going into next season. My money is with Taylor sticking on this roster, as Raftis has a history of making minimal moves.
Thoughts from everyone?
Reference: the Prospects Post - third post in this thread - link below
SSM Greyhounds 2019-20 Season Thread (Part 3)