100% on the defense. Offensively I think he'll be fine. Kucherov might have turned him into a 70 point player with full time on PP1, but Sergachev couldn't hang onto that role when he had the chance, mainly, I think, because his defense somehow got even worse.I expect him to get absolutely exposed defensively playing top players night in and out without any cushion in front of him. I wouldn't be surprised if his offense barely increases either, there's no Kucherov in Utah to pass to.
But with a team like Utah, somebody needs to score. Sergachev will be in position to get points. I think 50 is the floor for him, on a bad PP, so long as he can hold the spot.
Yeah. I also think Stamkos will age better than we assume. I mean, his numbers were inflated here for sure, but I think a 36 and 37 year old Stamkos will be a good hockey player. Just not close to an 8m player.One of the dumbest things I've read. Those guys aren't faking injuries genius, sure they're taking advantage of the situation by getting paid but they are absolutely on career ending injuries, no dolt actually believes you can magically go on LTIR to collect a paycheck (well I guess some of you do believe it)
They also aren't getting their retirement ceremonies or anything until after their contract expires which just looks stupid, Price won't be officially honored or retired until almost 6 years after his last game. I guarantee you Stamkos is a person who would want to go out on his own terms.
My guess is he's got 60ish points in him this year as a pp specialist and then he becomes a long term 45-55 point guy.