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I only wish Brad would get more helpers along with 35-40 goals. Would love to see him hit 50 that would be super cool. Can he do it????
I only wish Brad would get more helpers along with 35-40 goals. Would love to see him hit 50 that would be super cool. Can he do it????
I bet he can. They need to find a proper winger for that line.
50 is too high. But I can see 40.
I only wish Brad would get more helpers along with 35-40 goals. Would love to see him hit 50 that would be super cool. Can he do it????
^^^ his shot rate did increase in proportion to his scoring, it wasn't a high shooting % fluke
If 63 can get some regular PP time, 40 goals is a real possibility...
If Bergeron-Marchand get a good winger there is no reason they can't BOTH score more than this year too.
I feel like the crappy winger play is the main reason they both had career high goal totals. They both were firing pucks on net like madmen this season (Marchand shattered his career high in shots and Bergeron had his most shots since 2005/06). When Seguin and even Smith were here, the shots on net were more evenly distributed. With useless Connolly out there, naturally those two are going to be directing more pucks on net.
Looking at Marchand's underlying numbers, there really is no reason to think he won't get around that total again, regardless of PP goals. His shooting % was less than his career average, and he's entering a contract year.
I feel like the crappy winger play is the main reason they both had career high goal totals. They both were firing pucks on net like madmen this season (Marchand shattered his career high in shots and Bergeron had his most shots since 2005/06). When Seguin and even Smith were here, the shots on net were more evenly distributed. With useless Connolly out there, naturally those two are going to be directing more pucks on net.
Looking at Marchand's underlying numbers, there really is no reason to think he won't get around that total again, regardless of PP goals. His shooting % was less than his career average, and he's entering a contract year.
I agree. Sign Connolly long term!
The funniest thing about that is Connolly is meant to be a sniper he was brought in specifically for his shot and offence hahaha
The shot isn't there yet, but that may come. He seems to have a pretty good all-round game and his passing looks pretty good at times. That trio with him, Bergy and Marchand worked and looked like it allowed for Marchand to be more of an offensive presence.