🚨 Rocket Richard Watch 2025 🚨

[Mr. Met]

Alright knuckleheads, it’s time to settle in for the annual goal-fest showdown. As we hit the halfway mark of the season, Leon 'Der deutsche Scharfschütze' Draisaitl is leading the pack with 24 zingers. But wait—Kirill 'острые ощущения' Kaprizov and William 'Stilpoäng' Nylander are breathing down his neck with 23 each. Meanwhile, Brayden Point and Samson Reinhart are lurking like hungry wolves at 22.

Preseason favorite Auston "The Moustache" Matthews is still in the mix (probably too busy perfecting his celly). But let’s be real, if Draisaitl keeps sniping at this rate, Edmonton might just need to invest in a new trophy case.

Prediction? Leon's gonna power-play his way to Rocket glory. But it’s hockey, and if the puck bounces funny, this race could be tighter than a Zamboni schedule in January.

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[BallardEra]

Preseason favorite Auston "The Moustache" Matthews is still in the mix (probably too busy perfecting his celly)

He is not in the mix this season with his ongoing injury.

 

[Luigi Lemieux]

I think Reinhart will take it. Had 57 last year and Matthews isn't a threat this year with his injury. But wouldn't be surprised if Drai or Kaprizov win it either. Only one in the top 5 that would surprise me is Point because he's shooting at an insane 34% right now, doubt that continues to that degree.

 

[dirtydanglez]

i think drai can hold on to the lead if he stats healthy.

 

[hangman005]

Just throwing this out there.... but I would love to see a goalie win, Come on gus only another 50 or 60 to go.

 

[Anglesmith]

Just throwing this out there.... but I would love to see a goalie win, Come on gus only another 50 or 60 to go.

The writers just don't stay up late enough to watch the goalies, so this will never happen.

 

[Paper]

I did some calculations based on previous seasons and expected values and my final solution was Drai.

 

[Czechboy]

My math says drai and pasta.

 

[Regal]

Drai is probably the most likely choice but I’m still hoping for the Ovi injury comeback win to break the record starting on Saturday

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

Caufield was doing great. Then Laine stole all his goals.

Now my money’s on Laine for the Richard.

 

[Video Nasty]

Drai will win.

He’s no stranger to finishing high pretty much year after year. He also plays all the games. Last season’s finish at 14th place was the anomaly. 2, 4, 4, 2, 4 were his finishes the prior five seasons.

When he hits 50 again this season, watch out. Suddenly only 11 Hall of Famers will have more career 50 goal seasons.

For the time being, we can keep pretending he won’t be inside the top 25 all-time by the time he hangs them up though.

 

[AnInjuredJasonZucker]

If the Oilers powerplay starts clicking, Drai should take it. Kaprizov is kind of in the same boat with only 3 PPG on the season so far.

 

[Kryten]

I really think this is Chris Tanevs year

 

[McFlash97]

If Drai hits 50, that's 4 plus 50 goal seasons. The most consistant goal scorer outside OV this century. Draisaitl could have 5/6 50+ goal seasons easy when it's all said and done.

Goal scoring isn't even his best hockey skill.

Might as well start calling him King Leon.

 

[Calderon]

OP is hella international!

AM is out for sure. It's probably between Drai and Reinhart. Point's been too lucky with his SH% but who knows if Kuch harnesses all his might to get Point a Rocket and himself another 100+ assist campaign. Iffy about Kaprizov, dunno if the supporting cast is enough for the long haul. Can Hyman still make a contending run?

 

[Deno]

As of the Christmas break there are 7 players within 3 goals of Drai.
We may have one of the best scoring races for the rocket in years.

 

[Regal]

Drai will win.

He’s no stranger to finishing high pretty much year after year. He also plays all the games. Last season’s finish at 14th place was the anomaly. 2, 4, 4, 2, 4 were his finishes the prior five seasons.

When he hits 50 again this season, watch out. Suddenly only 11 Hall of Famers will have more career 50 goal seasons.

For the time being, we can keep pretending he won’t be inside the top 25 all-time by the time he hangs them up though.

It’s kind of surprising how few players have multiple 50 goal seasons. After Ovi’s 9, Draisaitl is the only guy in the last 25 years who has 3.

 

[DitchMarner]

This seems like a big goal scoring year for guys drafted in 2014.

Draisaitl, Point, Nylander and Reinhart are all in the Rocket race.

 

[Mr. Met]

Caufield was doing great. Then Laine stole all his goals.

Now my money’s on Laine for the Richard.

This is a good choice....I'll be sure to include them in my next thread

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

Dry Sandal

 

[Master P]

Bray Dun

 

[TheDawnOfANewTage]

Alright knuckleheads, it’s time to settle in for the annual goal-fest showdown. As we hit the halfway mark of the season, Leon 'Der deutsche Scharfschütze' Draisaitl is leading the pack with 24 zingers. But wait—Kirill 'острые ощущения' Kaprizov and William 'Stilpoäng' Nylander are breathing down his neck with 23 each. Meanwhile, Brayden Point and Samson Reinhart are lurking like hungry wolves at 22.

Preseason favorite Auston "The Moustache" Matthews is still in the mix (probably too busy perfecting his celly). But let’s be real, if Draisaitl keeps sniping at this rate, Edmonton might just need to invest in a new trophy case.

Prediction? Leon's gonna power-play his way to Rocket glory. But it’s hockey, and if the puck bounces funny, this race could be tighter than a Zamboni schedule in January.

Awesome writing, thanks!

Oh, and dark horse- I’m goin with the rampaging Tage.

 

[Commander Clueless]

Bray Dun

You mean Jeff?

I've never heard of a Braydun Finger.

 

[syz]

A lot of guys in the race but I think odds-wise you give a slight edge to Draisaitl. Currently in the lead and both he and the Oilers typically have much better 2nd halves than 1st halves.

Edmonton's powerplay has been middling though so that could continue to take goals off the board.

 

[Mitch nylander]

Is ovechkin out of it? 16 in 20. Only 7 behind 1st