Who's going to surprise this year?
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Weltschmerz
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Perry Tegula
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People know Zach Benson had a promising rookie year and may eventually be an elite player, but I think some people are going to be surprised how good he is this year. I can imagine a 60pt season without too much trouble playing with Cozens and Quinn.
Zman5778
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The narrative around here regarding Krebs sure is reminiscent of the narrative around here the season before Tage blew up.....and the season before Mitts established himself.
I'm saying Krebs.
I'm saying Krebs.
HOOats
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Bo Byram. Criminally written off and pigeonholed.
Mattilaus
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I'll echo some others and say Krebs and Byram. Both have something to prove.
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Byram on the blueline. I expect 55+ points for Quinn, so I'll go McLeod up front. He uses his speed and Lindy's system to get 22 goals and 66 points, shocking everyone.
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Quinn hands down. He's been hampered by injury but is top 5 in 5v5 scoring in the NHL who logged 300 minutes last season.
He's completely under the radar from other fanbase and I think to extent most of our own casual fanbase.
If he can stay healthy, anyone on a line with him will improve.
He's completely under the radar from other fanbase and I think to extent most of our own casual fanbase.
If he can stay healthy, anyone on a line with him will improve.
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MOGlLNY
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Yeah I think here none of us would be shocked if Quinn led the team in scoring. I think healthy season puts Quinn on the map for the fans who are only partially tuned in.
For our board? Going to say Power is going to have a Hedman like leap this year.
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Matt Ress
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There's quite a few guys that can break out. Byram, Power, Quinn, Benson, Krebs and a few other names being thrown around. Does UPL put a full season together or a young defenseman force a spot or Kulich break down the door?
I'll be super happy with 2 or 3 of those 8 things happening
I'll be super happy with 2 or 3 of those 8 things happening
Butt Ox
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I just hope he doesn't get Kalinin'd.
This board I'm intrigued by Malenstyn. If he could10/15 on the 4th I'd be happy.
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tsujimoto74
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Yup. I like both of these picks. Zucker is a prime candidate for upward regression to the mean (unless he actually falls off the aging cliff this season), and Quinn…people just do not understand how talented he is. If he was healthy last season, he probably would’ve been our 2nd best player behind Dahlin.
Matt Ress
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There was a little bit of chatter about him finding his scoring touch last year. I'm sure that's a relative term though.
I mean, the issue is most of the core players have had breakout years already.
I think the biggest surprise will be how much Ruff leans on Cozens. I don't think his offensive production will be up, I think his TOI and usage will be though.
I could see Dahlin break his career high too if the PP is above average.
I think the biggest surprise will be how much Ruff leans on Cozens. I don't think his offensive production will be up, I think his TOI and usage will be though.
I could see Dahlin break his career high too if the PP is above average.
Djp
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I expect benson to be a 20-20 player in middle 6 with some PP time. If hes on PP1/ top line he can have more points
I think Kulich gets only about 35 games on sabres.
I think surprises come in rochester and call ups.
