How many goals will Kakko score if he breaks out?

[Calad]

26-33-59

 

[pld459666]

20-25. 50-55 points if he breaks out

 

[Filip Chytil]

Want to change my vote to 50 goals and 80 points

50 goals in first 20 games all with both of his skates tied together for every shift

 

[Peltz]

Depends on what line he ends up on. I really hope he plays with Zib. If so, I could see him putting up 50 points. As far as goals vs. assists, I don't think it matters. I'm very happy with a guy who puts up a bunch of assists.

 

[Unusual Suspect]

This team sucks. All the kids will break out. All the kids are busts. Poll numbers really irrational.

On top line and substantial PP time, 25+, 30, maybe 57 pts. I'd be thrilled.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

He'll be lucky to hit 50 points if they put useless ass Trochek on PP1 instead of him

 

[Salsa Shark]

If Kakko scores 30 goals I will eat my hat

 

[2014nyr]

If Kakko scores 30 goals I will eat my hat

gonna grill it or boil it? powder is tuckin 35+

 

[Brother Mouzone]

35/60

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

50 in 50 all at even strength

 

[Sisu4ever]

If Kakko scores 30 goals I will eat my hat

Cloth, leather or gingerbread?

 

[CasusBelli]

Based on preseason, I could see 25-30 goals. If he gets meaningful PP time with proper line mates, it could be 28-33.

 

[Irishguy42]

50 in 50 or I complain about Tob not deleting their account.

 

[duhmetreE]

If Kakko scores 30 goals I will eat my hat

What type of hat? You Jewish? A cowboy? Yankee?

 

[mrmovies779]

He's too unselfish to ever become a big goal scorer..I see him in the 20-25 range providing he gets the opportunity

 

[GAGLine]

Last year Kakko had the best goals per game of his career, but this was based on his career best shooting percentage. His shots per game were actually the 3rd worst of his career. He will absolutely need to shoot more if he's going to get more goals. Getting shots on the PP will help for sure, but he'll need more at EV as well.

He only had 125 shots last year. To hit 30 goals:

Shots	Shooting Percentage
150	20
175	17.14
200	15
225	13.33
250	.12

His career best shooting percentage is 14.4%, and his career average is 11.7%.

He will need at least 200 shots to hit 30 goals. More ice time, both on the PP and 5 on 5, along with more of a shooting mentality and staying healthy, can get him there.

 

[KevinFinnerty]

less than 30. I say 22

 

[CasusBelli]

Last year Kakko had the best goals per game of his career, but this was based on his career best shooting percentage. His shots per game were actually the 3rd worst of his career. He will absolutely need to shoot more if he's going to get more goals. Getting shots on the PP will help for sure, but he'll need more at EV as well.

He only had 125 shots last year. To hit 30 goals:

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[TD]Shots[/TD]
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[TD]150[/TD]
[TD]20[/TD]
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[TD]175[/TD]
[TD]17.14[/TD]
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[TR]
[TD]200[/TD]
[TD]15[/TD]
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[TR]
[TD]225[/TD]
[TD]13.33[/TD]
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[TD]250[/TD]
[TD].12[/TD]
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His career best shooting percentage is 14.4%, and his career average is 11.7%.

He will need at least 200 shots to hit 30 goals. More ice time, both on the PP and 5 on 5, along with more of a shooting mentality and staying healthy, can get him there.

His shot has looked better than ever this preseason. So at this point it comes down to line combinations and systems. For all we know, scoring may decline across the board, simply because our guys don’t work well with PL’s north-south game, or because the systemic adjustment takes up a large chunk of the season. Similarly, it’s hard to judge save percentages without looking at the area from which KK took the shots.

I’m not refuting your points by any means; just a few corollaries.