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OptimalTates · 04-21-2022, 01:22 PM

I'd be super wary of using Howe's 100 point seasons in the WHA as a basis. Walton went from 47 points in 56 games with the Bruins to leading the WHA with 117 points in 78 games. Lacoix had 11 points in 51 games with the Hawks and then put up 124 points with the WHA Blazers the next season.

EDIT: troutman talking goals, not points, he's probably right. But then maybe Gretzky sticks around longer to pass Howe's goals or comes back after a couple years off if he fixed his back. Howe retired because of his wrist injury, he didn't leave the NHL to go to the WHA.

04-21-2022, 01:22 PM	#287
OptimalTates Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Feb 2020 Exp:	I'd be super wary of using Howe's 100 point seasons in the WHA as a basis. Walton went from 47 points in 56 games with the Bruins to leading the WHA with 117 points in 78 games. Lacoix had 11 points in 51 games with the Hawks and then put up 124 points with the WHA Blazers the next season. EDIT: troutman talking goals, not points, he's probably right. But then maybe Gretzky sticks around longer to pass Howe's goals or comes back after a couple years off if he fixed his back. Howe retired because of his wrist injury, he didn't leave the NHL to go to the WHA. Last edited by OptimalTates; 04-21-2022 at 01:32 PM.