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Originally Posted by Bingo
Top Six Construction: The Squeeze
Had a good look at how the 2017-18 Flames lined up with all NHL teams, playoff teams and elite teams when it comes to forward goal scoring.
Next I projected next year and then came to the conclusion that the team only needs to add one top 3-4 forward to make things work.
I push them from 22nd overall in forward scoring to 13th and within two goals of 11th.
Agree with the projections?
Is one forward enough?
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If you bring in a 23 goal scorer I don't think it's realistic to assume everyone else scores at the same rate despite being pushed down one slot. Players are capable of scoring at a certain rate but it still depends on ice time and PP time. If you expect them to produce the same with diminished opportunity then you're implicitly assuming they will improve a bit. Which is fine, just not an apples to apple comparison. I'm more with Jiri that they need two infusions of talent (or growth), from within or without, so that the average production is better.