I think Coronato's production will depend on whether he earns consistent top-9 minutes on a line that stays together for 40+ games next season. I think he's shown in the last few games that he's getting comfortable in the NHL but unlike Zary/Pospisil he hasn't been attached at the hip to a savvy veteran like Kadri.
IMO he could hit 20 goals next season if he sticks in the lineup for the full season and gets PP1/PP2 time consistently. For now I would like to see him get more reps with Zary and Sharangovich this season to see if there's something there.
I think Kadri/Kuzmenko/Pospisil is effective the way it's constructed. Which leaves Huberdeau as the odd man out again but it is what it is, they need to find a Center in UFA to play with Huby, I personally don't like him on a line with Backlund and Coleman at all stylistically and I think Pelletier is a better fit on their wing than Coronato.
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