Foligno?
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It's not a fluke. He's a skilled player. He's been above 2.0 points per 60 minutes at evens for 3 of the last 5 years (and he's above it again).
60 pts sounds reasonable. But watch out with his goals. He could score a bunch and then go 20 without one. I think 40+ assists is very realistic for him. Dominant possession player+patient passer, and he has a plum job at the netmouth of the leagues' top powerplay unit.
Though you've mixed up his old team with his brother's team (Buffalo).
Many on here think he's overpaid, yada yada... not me.
I don't mind his contract as I think he's exactly the type of leader this team needs. Not to mention, his numbers have bounced back so far this year and as long as he stays healthy there isn't a reason to doubt he'll continue.
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I'll admit I thought he was overpaid last year when he was struggling mightily. I'm glad he's back on track.
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I'm not a fantasy player so (other than points) I don't know what drives those decisions. But I think what you are seeing is a couple things;
1. Last season's performance (his and team) took a toll. He has said in interviews that he really used the summer to genuflect on his role as captain. He has let go of little things this season that he felt responsible for last year. That has helped his play (focus).
2. A couple years ago his daughter was born with a serious heart defect. The surgical procedure to correct it was only done in Boston and she was patient #13 in the world. She is now a happy and health 3 YO little girl and Foligino's foundation just gave $1m split between the two hospitals (Boston-Columbus). Think about how you would feel watching your daughter grow and helping others. (The procedure is being rolled out nationally). I'm guessing your work would be better.
3. There are better players being assembled around him. Zach Werenski's play on defense has now pushed all the D-men into their appropriate slots. Jack Johnson no longer has to play that 1-2 slot. Plus the Power play now works in Columbus. Lots of points for that first group (more on that). Alex Wennberg, in his 3rd year is breaking out. They always thought his mental processor was faster than his hands and skates. Now his hands and skates are catching up.
4. The power play (currently #1 in league) uses a 1-3-1 alignment. Few,if anybody else, does that. Teams are having a devil of a time defending it, because they never see it. Werenski works the blue line and he has shown the ability to get his shot through. Wennberg works the half-wall and his micro-processor brain can see the play better than any Blue Jacket currently (or maybe previously). Foligino plays on that #1PP unit.
5. Foligino has dropped the gloves, set screens, and back checked on significant plays so far this season. His teammates notice and the beat writer has noticed. The fans (folks like you) are noticing too. Those things go a long way to this team having the 2nd fewest goals against in the league. Success breeds success. And for 16 years the CBJ have been a testament that the opposite is also true.
I could make a couple more points, but you got the idea. I have no idea what the future holds for Nick. That's why we watch sports. It was the "original" and still best "Reality TV". But I bet, barring something silly, you will see a season closer to that 65-70 points than 50-55 points.
Maximus
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Great feedback fellas....much appreciated. Real happy Foligno is back to his ways of two years ago and that his daughter is doing better. That was something I was not aware of. But it really is great to see what is going on.
Oh and as a Ranger fan, with your team performing as it has, us hockey fans in NY areas are starting to notice what is going on in Columbus. We have never been true rivals but there has been quite a bit of trading of players that has gone on. One of the main reasons my boys are playing so crazy good to start the season is that Rick Nash(remember him?...lol) is having a renaissance type season and looks like the guy who scored 42 goals for us a few years ago. So we'll see if it continues for for both our teams.
Our game coming up this Thursday will be a heck of a test for both clubs. Good luck fellas.
Oh and as a Ranger fan, with your team performing as it has, us hockey fans in NY areas are starting to notice what is going on in Columbus. We have never been true rivals but there has been quite a bit of trading of players that has gone on. One of the main reasons my boys are playing so crazy good to start the season is that Rick Nash(remember him?...lol) is having a renaissance type season and looks like the guy who scored 42 goals for us a few years ago. So we'll see if it continues for for both our teams.
Our game coming up this Thursday will be a heck of a test for both clubs. Good luck fellas.
A word of caution...he's shooting an absurd 33.3%. So he's still not firing shots at a high rate and there's a bit of regression expected on his shooting %. He's more of an 11-12% kind of guy so unless he ups his shots per game, his goal rate won't continue where it is right now.
WannabeFinn
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Well, yeah.. his current rate would have him scoring almost 40 goals this season.
I think he'll put more shots on the net and also see a large regression in his shooting percentage but what has me excited for him this season is his assist numbers. It's looking like ~20g ~40a is certainly doable.
Played great again tonight although no on the scoresheet. I have always been a defender of his contract. He under performed based on the previous years numbers have everyone high expectations but his contract never paid him for the high production numbers... they paid him.like an average first line 55pt winger and that's what he is playing like on top of being IMO the best captain this team has ever had.True leader on the ice whether it is doing the right thing with the puck, playing a responsible game, scoring, killing penalties, or standing up for teammates. I think he is a lifer the rest of the way out I.vant see him leaving here as long as he stays relatively productive and inexpensive after this deal.
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You have to be the worst fan EVER then because Nick Foligno has never played for Buffalo.
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It's an easy mistake to make. I do it all the time.
His dad played in Buffalo. His brother plays in Buffalo. Nick was born in Buffalo.
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Maximus
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My bad, I meant when he first came up with Ottawa. As one of the other guys just said, I must have been thinking about his Dad who played in Buffalo a long time or his brother who plays in Buffalo currently.
Trust me I'm a big fan of Nicky...
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