Evgeni Malkin returned in full force last season winning the Art Ross by 12 points and hitting the 50-goal mark for the first time in his career. With a healthy Sidney Crosby, Malkin could reach 60 rather easily and maybe he and Sid could bring back some of that 95-96 Mario/Jagr magic. Ovechkin's goal scoring potential is always there, and with Adam Oates behind the bench he could be let loose like the good old days this season. Former Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy winner, Rick Nash, could shine on Broadway with Richards and Gaborik and earn that cap hit by potting his jersey number in goals. There are no shortage of candidates to hit this mark, but our money is still on the pure sniper, Stamkos. Training with Gary Roberts has not only helped him make Barry Melrose look like even more of an idiot, but given him the dedication and discipline to be the best hockey player that he can be, which is pretty damn good. With that said, if there is a full season this year, we could see a few players racing to the 60-goal mark. What do you think?
Here are all of Stamkos' 60 goals from this past season:

Stammer could have been a Leaf if they knew how to tank.
ReplyDeleteThere won't be a 60 goal guy because they will only be playing half a season this year.
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