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Do you guys think that Kessel's Hot streak is going to last or what? I think he will be a top contender this year if he keeps it up.
If any player kept this up they would be a top contender. Kessel has been streaky in the past and i don't expect that to end in one season. Although having a guy like Lupul on his line who is actually an NHL talent (sorry Joey Crabb) I can see him going 40/40 this year, although probably not. It will come in spurts. I see at least one 5 game goalless streak this season but with how he looks this year. Healthier, more passing and faster he should be alright this year. I predict better then last year but it could range from a 70 points season to an 80 point season.Do you guys think that Kessel's Hot streak is going to last or what? I think he will be a top contender this year if he keeps it up.
He's passing more. He's picking his shots, unlike last year when he just shot constantly. But no, 32% is unheard of. I'de be happy with 75 plus points, regardless of goals.I don't want to take anything from his start, but there's no way he sustains his current pace, which is built a lot by a shooting percentage of 32%.
2007 - 6.5%
2008 - 8.9%
2009 - 15.5%
2010 - 10.1%
2011 - 9.8%
2012 - 32.0%
One of these things does not belong.
Daryl
I have to echo something stated in you post. The good thing this season is that when the goals aren't coming as easy for Kessel he will have linemates who can get the job done. The good thing about the MacCarter, Kulemin and Garbovsky line last season was that when one player stopped scoring another one starting, it went in shifts the first 20 games were MacCarter's and the rest was shared between Kulemine and Garbovsky. With Lupul playing the way he is, Kessel doesn't need to score every game to keep his confidence up. He still goes on the score sheet when Lupul scores and if Connelly can play consistently on the top line he will help both Lupul and Kessel when both are struggling to put it in the net. The great thing that has been different from any other year Kessel has been a leaf, Kessel isn't the only offensive resource on his line so he doesn't have to lead the NHL in goals to be an effective playerIf any player kept this up they would be a top contender. Kessel has been streaky in the past and i don't expect that to end in one season. Although having a guy like Lupul on his line who is actually an NHL talent (sorry Joey Crabb) I can see him going 40/40 this year, although probably not. It will come in spurts. I see at least one 5 game goalless streak this season but with how he looks this year. Healthier, more passing and faster he should be alright this year. I predict better then last year but it could range from a 70 points season to an 80 point season.