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ricardodw · 03-16-2018, 10:13 AM

Interesting that Kyle Connor is not in for the comparison. He is in his 3rd year after being drafted.

1st year as a rookie lead NCAA in scoring (35 goals 71 pts in 38 games) tied for 2nd in all time rookie scoring with Eichel (25 goals 71 pts in 40 games), beaten by Kariya 100 pts
2nd year 20 NHL games 44 pts in 54 AHL Games
3rd year 25 NHL goals and counting and playing on the Jets shut down line ( He plays with Wheeler who the Jets match with the other teams top line)

That compares favorably development-wise with the Flames best player

Gaudreau

1st year 44 pts in 44 games
2nd year 51 pts in 35 games
3rd year 80 pts in 40 games winning the Hobey Baker.

How much better would the Flames be with 2 Gaudreau level players?

Hard to judge how the loss of Hamilton would impact the Flames. Pretty much whoever plays the right side of Gio will look pretty good. If it was Stone or Hamonic chances are Gio gets more points. The PP might suffer but Connor would help out there as well.

Oh and the Flames have an extra year coming up with Connor cap hit at less than 1M.

03-16-2018, 10:13 AM	#87
ricardodw Franchise Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Exp:	Interesting that Kyle Connor is not in for the comparison. He is in his 3rd year after being drafted. 1st year as a rookie lead NCAA in scoring (35 goals 71 pts in 38 games) tied for 2nd in all time rookie scoring with Eichel (25 goals 71 pts in 40 games), beaten by Kariya 100 pts 2nd year 20 NHL games 44 pts in 54 AHL Games 3rd year 25 NHL goals and counting and playing on the Jets shut down line ( He plays with Wheeler who the Jets match with the other teams top line) That compares favorably development-wise with the Flames best player Gaudreau 1st year 44 pts in 44 games 2nd year 51 pts in 35 games 3rd year 80 pts in 40 games winning the Hobey Baker. How much better would the Flames be with 2 Gaudreau level players? Hard to judge how the loss of Hamilton would impact the Flames. Pretty much whoever plays the right side of Gio will look pretty good. If it was Stone or Hamonic chances are Gio gets more points. The PP might suffer but Connor would help out there as well. Oh and the Flames have an extra year coming up with Connor cap hit at less than 1M. Last edited by ricardodw; 03-16-2018 at 10:19 AM.