Who leads the Oilers in Points for 2015-2016?

[ponokanocker]

I threw a poll up in the polls section. What do people think? I'm really torn between Hall, McDavid and Eberle.

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http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?t=1955351

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[McGoMcD]

Hall is the safe choice, but I am going with RNH. I think he breaks out.

 

[Aerchon]

Hall is the safe choice, but I am going with RNH. I think he breaks out.

Hall should still be the top point getter barring injury.

I see Nuge breaking 60 points for sure and hopefully hitting 70. Just for the record that would be a big break out. Its rare for players to have that big of a jump statistically.

His line mates will relieve some of the pressure he is under both mentally and in physical match ups. But his ice time and PP time will go down a bit as well.

Hall, if healthy, should easily be ppg no matter which line he ends up on really.

 

[GMofOilers]

I think McDavid scored 85 points, that would put him the leader in my opinion.

 

[McGoMcD]

Hall should still be the top point getter barring injury.

I see Nuge breaking 60 points for sure and hopefully hitting 70. Just for the record that would be a big break out. Its rare for players to have that big of a jump statistically.

His line mates will relieve some of the pressure he is under both mentally and in physical match ups. But his ice time and PP time will go down a bit as well.

Hall, if healthy, should easily be ppg no matter which line he ends up on really.

I actually question how rare it is for a 22 year old. I am willing to bet it happens all the time. Any way, I call something like

Nuge 80
McDavid 75
Hall 75
Eberle 70
.........

But I get that won't be most people's guess, it is logical to guess Hall.

 

[Halibut]

I actually question how rare it is for a 22 year old. I am willing to bet it happens all the time. Any way, I call something like

Nuge 80
McDavid 75
Hall 75
Eberle 70
.........

But I get that won't be most people's guess, it is logical to guess Hall.

Except Hall stands a greater chance of missing time to injury than anyone else based on past performance. I'd bet on McDavid but I wouldnt be surprised if Eberle took the top spot again.

 

[McGoMcD]

ps, Nuge had 17 points in 13 games in March, so I don't see it that far-fetched he wins the scoring title. Eberle had 16 points. He was on fire before he went down.

 

[Jumptheshark]

Eberle or Nuge

I predict both Hall and McJesus get injured

 

[LTIR]

Lander gets my vote

 

[duul]

Eberle or Nuge

I predict both Hall and McJesus get injured

Why would you think Davo gets injured? He played in the O as a 15 year old, 16 year old, 17 year old, and 18 year old, but his only injury in those 4 years was a broken hand from fighting.

 

[Replacement*]

I actually question how rare it is for a 22 year old. I am willing to bet it happens all the time. Any way, I call something like

Nuge 80
McDavid 75
Hall 75
Eberle 70
.........

But I get that won't be most people's guess, it is logical to guess Hall.

Statistically at least you're pushing against the wind with an RNH pick. Having already been in top Oiler point range multiple times Hall and Eberle would have to be the established probably picks. and this new kid McDavid.

Wouldn't surprise me if Nuge is 4th. Because its never happened I have a harder time envisioning him getting the most points.

 

[Jumptheshark]

Why would you think Davo gets injured? He played in the O as a 15 year old, 16 year old, 17 year old, and 18 year old, but his only injury in those 4 years was a broken hand from fighting.

somebody on some team somewhere is going to do something stupid

 

[ponokanocker]

I actually question how rare it is for a 22 year old. I am willing to bet it happens all the time. Any way, I call something like

Nuge 80
McDavid 75
Hall 75
Eberle 70
.........

But I get that won't be most people's guess, it is logical to guess Hall.

When was the last time that 1 team had 4 players with 70 or more points? That's something I don't think we will see happen with the way scoring is going.

 

[McShogun99]

If Hall plays a full season then it will be him. I think it will be RNH followed by Mcdavid.

 

[ponokanocker]

Statistically at least you're pushing against the wind with an RNH pick. Having already been in top Oiler point range multiple times Hall and Eberle would have to be the established probably picks. and this new kid McDavid.

Wouldn't surprise me if Nuge is 4th. Because its never happened I have a harder time envisioning him getting the most points.

Agreed. McDavid is going to get the easier zone starts with RNH getting tougher zone starts than last year. They won't be using the 4th line like last year with taking on such a huge portion of the D zone starts. On top of that, RNH may lose some PP time with McDavid here now. I'm guessing we see some definite progression of RNH's game, but with the above 2 things, I think he will have a hard time hitting above 70 points.

 

[McGoMcD]

When was the last time that 1 team had 4 players with 70 or more points? That's something I don't think we will see happen with the way scoring is going.

First this is the team that could do it, second those prediction are always not accounting for injuries. I don't know why you would predict exactly who gets injured, but for sure one will. I predict they will be on that pace.

 

[RuneMcEres]

Eberle. I'm tempted to write "book it", but I'll refrain.

 

[5 14 6 1]

I think it's Hall.

 

[Jamie]

Oops, meant to post this on the Oilers board and not the NHL one... Oh well! Two places for this post!

Well, I do think it will be Hall, but I am curious as to how people think all of our players will produce? Looking from last year only, GF can range from 150-260. I'll be optimistic and predict them as a good offensive team and say 235 (would be 9th best if last year)

Hall - 35-45-80
McDavid - 20-50-70
RNH - 20-45-65
Eberle - 25-35-60
Yak - 25-30-55
Draisaitl - 15-40-55
Pouliot - 18-30-48
Lander - 15-30-45
Schultz - 10-26-36
Korpikoski - 15-20-35
Purcell - 13-17-30
Sekera - 5-25-30
Klefbom - 5-25-30
Letestu - 10-15-25
other defensman and forward - 5-15-20

 

[McDrai]

I wouldn't pick Hall just because there's a risk that he's out for at least 10 games. RNH is more durable but I don't believe he's had over 60 points in his career. Eberle is a pretty streaky player...I'll have to go with McDavid on this one.

 

[ponokanocker]

I wouldn't pick Hall just because there's a risk that he's out for at least 10 games. RNH is more durable but I don't believe he's had over 60 points in his career. Eberle is a pretty streaky player...I'll have to go with McDavid on this one.

Eberle may be streaky from game to game, but his points/season are pretty consistent.

2014-2015 = 63
2013-2014 = 65
2012-2013 = 37(shortened season, works out to 63 points in 82 games)
2011-2012 = 76
2010-2011 = 43 (rookie season)

Not very streaky in my eyes.

 

[nexttothemoon]

Whomever stays the healthiest over the 82 game schedule will lead the team.

Hall will probably have the highest ppg... but there's a higher than average chance he misses some games... especially now when he'll probably play even more balls out to keep up with McDavid.

Eberle plugs along and puts up pts consistently and I think he's a safe bet if he can avoid injury. He's also guaranteed big juicy minutes on the RW and on the PP as I think both Purcell/Yak are a clear cut below on the right side.

RNH will likely have a strong season as McDavid becomes the defacto #1C which should give RNH a little more breathing space as opponents will likely focus their best defense on the Hall/McDavid line (if that combo stays together). Assuming RNH essentially becomes the #2C though... he'll have slightly less juicy minutes and I don't think he'll lead the team in pts.


My pick (by elimination) is Eberle.

 

[Took a pill in Sbisa]

I'm going to say

1. Hall
2. RNH
3. Eberle
4. McDavid
5. Yakupov

 

[Mc5RingsAndABeer]

McDavid.

 

[McOvechking]

1. McDavid
2. Hall
3. Eberle
4. Nuge
5. Pouliot