Despite losing Stamkos, Tampa has 5 players running at a PPG
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He's just kind of a plug 5v5. If he can get some time and space he's still dangerous, but he doesn't really have the tools to get himself in that position anymore.
Even on the PP, while he's still dangerous, it was really the dual trigger man threat (with Point) that made it work to the level it did. Teams had a hard time defending both options.
TB is a lot better 5v5 right now. Our D has been spotty. It has good nights but can't seem to do it consistently.
Uncle Scrooge
Hockey Bettor
I don't think swapping old man Stamkos for a 4 year younger Guentzel was supposed to make them worse offensively. Just different.
It’s not that surprising. They had 5 guys at 75 points last year and they replaced Stamkos with Guentzel. Kuch, Point and Guentzel should all be expected to be at that level and Hagel should be close. Hedman too. Cirelli won’t keep this up but will likely hit career highs across the board.
He was atrocious last year 5v5 UNTIL the trade deadline. At that point he got pretty hot 5v5 (the whole team got hot after the tdl) and kind of salvaged some numbers.
I wouldn't expect that this year though.
Protas Zealots
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Yeah its called Kucherov. Can't think of a better player to boost stats with in the NHL right now. Generates a metric ton of offense and heavily involves everyone else on the ice with him.
