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gvitaly · 12-01-2025, 12:56 PM

I think that in most cases it comes down to linesmates and usage, or getting fully healthy from injury.

Farabee - That's an average season for Farabee. His career average is 41 points per 82 games. 3 year average of 38 points per 82 games. Meanwhile, this year he's on pace for 39 points. He does look much better now that he has found his scoring touch.

Cooley, Kuznetsov, and Honzek - Were all put in a position to succeed. All are playing with confidence, and developing nicely. Cooley started off against weaker opponents, Kuznetsov on a pairing with Andersson, then Weegar. Meanwhile Honzek got the spot on the Backlund line.

Coleman - Despite the increase in goal scoring. It's actually a down year offensively so far. He's only on pace for 33 points. His career average is 38, and his 3 year average is 46. He's definitely looking noticable out there on a nightly basis, and there's a rumor that his back is doing much better this year.

Andersson - is on pace for a career year. He's on pace for having a 55 point season despite only averaging 36 points in his career. He's a very streaky player when it comes to his offense, so hopefully it keeps up. He's looking much better defensively as well.

Weegar - He was trying to do too much to start. He was trying to carry his partner until Kuznetsov found a home on that pairing. He also really wore the losses on his shoulder. He's only on pace for 15 points, despite averaging 45 points over the last 3 seasons, and 36 in his career. I bet he has a much better 2nd half and finishes the year with around 25-30 points.

Wolf was great for a lot of games when the Flames couldn't score to save their life. Right now it seems like a case of trying to do too much similar to Weegar. He just needs a couple of good games to get his confidence back.

Zary/Sharangovich - their down years are connected to having too many top 9 forwards on this team. You play a very different game in the top 6 and bottom 6. Sharangovich even described it as a different mindset you need to have on the ice depending on your role. Both players have bounced around the lineup so much that they had a hard time finding a role, and have success.

12-01-2025, 12:56 PM	#13
gvitaly Franchise Player Join Date: Jul 2010 Exp:	I think that in most cases it comes down to linesmates and usage, or getting fully healthy from injury. Farabee - That's an average season for Farabee. His career average is 41 points per 82 games. 3 year average of 38 points per 82 games. Meanwhile, this year he's on pace for 39 points. He does look much better now that he has found his scoring touch. Cooley, Kuznetsov, and Honzek - Were all put in a position to succeed. All are playing with confidence, and developing nicely. Cooley started off against weaker opponents, Kuznetsov on a pairing with Andersson, then Weegar. Meanwhile Honzek got the spot on the Backlund line. Coleman - Despite the increase in goal scoring. It's actually a down year offensively so far. He's only on pace for 33 points. His career average is 38, and his 3 year average is 46. He's definitely looking noticable out there on a nightly basis, and there's a rumor that his back is doing much better this year. Andersson - is on pace for a career year. He's on pace for having a 55 point season despite only averaging 36 points in his career. He's a very streaky player when it comes to his offense, so hopefully it keeps up. He's looking much better defensively as well. Weegar - He was trying to do too much to start. He was trying to carry his partner until Kuznetsov found a home on that pairing. He also really wore the losses on his shoulder. He's only on pace for 15 points, despite averaging 45 points over the last 3 seasons, and 36 in his career. I bet he has a much better 2nd half and finishes the year with around 25-30 points. Wolf was great for a lot of games when the Flames couldn't score to save their life. Right now it seems like a case of trying to do too much similar to Weegar. He just needs a couple of good games to get his confidence back. Zary/Sharangovich - their down years are connected to having too many top 9 forwards on this team. You play a very different game in the top 6 and bottom 6. Sharangovich even described it as a different mindset you need to have on the ice depending on your role. Both players have bounced around the lineup so much that they had a hard time finding a role, and have success.