I'd say the first round will be mostly the same as last year, but there have been several big trades both before the playoffs and during off season. (Kessel going to the Pens for example.)
I would say it is very likely. His last four seasons points were 82, 52 (lockout), 80, 61. Now he is on a line with either Crosby or Malkin who have near double the points of his previous line-mates. It's not a guarantee, but very likely to produce a high number of points.
[–] TripleDeke 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I'd say the first round will be mostly the same as last year, but there have been several big trades both before the playoffs and during off season. (Kessel going to the Pens for example.)
[–] Tuvoknottupac [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
How do you feel about that? You think it makes him first round worthy again?
[–] TripleDeke ago
I would say it is very likely. His last four seasons points were 82, 52 (lockout), 80, 61. Now he is on a line with either Crosby or Malkin who have near double the points of his previous line-mates. It's not a guarantee, but very likely to produce a high number of points.