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Aug. 30, 2019 at 8:06 p.m.
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This doesn't exactly count as a surprise pick like that or anything, but I'd be looking at Nick Schmaltz as having a big breakout. I honestly think 70 points is reachable for him this year, and I'm predicting he gets there.

But if I had to pick a player that most casual fans haven't heard of, it's Sasha Chmelevski. I think he's in the Sharks top six by thanksgiving and ends up with 40-50 points.
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Aug. 30, 2019 at 8:39 p.m.
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Victor Mete surprises everyone by scoring a goal.
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Aug. 30, 2019 at 8:59 p.m.
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Realistically... yes


Could he get infinite points?
Aug. 30, 2019 at 9:03 p.m.
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How bout Panthers making the playoffs and not in a Wild card
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Aug. 30, 2019 at 9:03 p.m.
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How bout Panthers making the playoffs and not in a Wild card


that certainley would be a surprise
Aug. 30, 2019 at 9:04 p.m.
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Could he get infinite points?


anything is possible if you really believe
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Aug. 30, 2019 at 9:15 p.m.
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anything is possible if you really believe


Could he get more than infinite points?
Aug. 30, 2019 at 9:16 p.m.
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How bout Panthers making the playoffs and not in a Wild card


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that certainley would be a surprise


First, I think this means players ... second, that wouldn't be a surprise at all.
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Aug. 30, 2019 at 9:18 p.m.
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First, I think this means players ... second, that wouldn't be a surprise at all.


it would be kinda surprise if florida makes a top 3 spot over one of the big 3
Aug. 30, 2019 at 9:18 p.m.
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Could he get more than infinite points?


yes
Aug. 31, 2019 at 8:01 a.m.
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it would be kinda surprise if florida makes a top 3 spot over one of the big 3


If they get into the top-3 that wouldn't be a surprise at all. I think about 50% of people are picking Florida in the top 3.
Aug. 31, 2019 at 8:01 a.m.
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yes

How many?
Aug. 31, 2019 at 8:03 a.m.
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How many?


Like 50 infinitys
Aug. 31, 2019 at 8:05 a.m.
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Like 50 infinitys


I think he could get 100 infinities.
Aug. 31, 2019 at 9:04 a.m.
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I think he could get 100 infinities.


I’m trying to stay realistic ya know
Aug. 31, 2019 at 9:57 a.m.
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I’m trying to stay realistic ya know


If not 100 infinities, is 75 infinities realistic?
Aug. 31, 2019 at 11:40 a.m.
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If not 100 infinities, is 75 infinities realistic?


Yes definitely. Those other 25 would be tough to get
Aug. 31, 2019 at 11:44 a.m.
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w nylander gets around ppg points


1/2 ppg. LOL.
Aug. 31, 2019 at 11:46 a.m.
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How bout Panthers making the playoffs and not in a Wild card


I'm def. picking FLA top 3 in the Atlantic. They're stacked.
Aug. 31, 2019 at 2:34 p.m.
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I'm def. picking FLA top 3 in the Atlantic. They're stacked.


I don't think that's very bold
Aug. 31, 2019 at 2:35 p.m.
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Yes definitely. Those other 25 would be tough to get

What about 90 infinities?
Aug. 31, 2019 at 4:13 p.m.
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Quoting: krakowitz
This doesn't exactly count as a surprise pick like that or anything, but I'd be looking at Nick Schmaltz as having a big breakout. I honestly think 70 points is reachable for him this year, and I'm predicting he gets there.

But if I had to pick a player that most casual fans haven't heard of, it's Sasha Chmelevski. I think he's in the Sharks top six by thanksgiving and ends up with 40-50 points.
I'm pretty optimistic that he can. CJ Turtoro's viz on zone entries and exits (found here: https://public.tableau.com/profile/christopher.turtoro#!/vizhome/2-yearA3ZPlayerComps/ComparisonDashboard), Nick Schmaltz compares pretty favorably with Evgeni Malkin in his ability to transition out of the defensive zone and into the offensive zone with the puck, as well as his shot contributions and assists, so he might low-key be pretty good at setting up Phil Kessel in the same way that Malkin did, which would be rad.

I call your Sasha Chmelevski and raise you an Alexander True: 24 G, 55 P in 68 GP with the Barracuda last season as a 21-year-old, which is pretty good.
Aug. 31, 2019 at 4:34 p.m.
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Quoting: krakowitz
This doesn't exactly count as a surprise pick like that or anything, but I'd be looking at Nick Schmaltz as having a big breakout. I honestly think 70 points is reachable for him this year, and I'm predicting he gets there.

But if I had to pick a player that most casual fans haven't heard of, it's Sasha Chmelevski. I think he's in the Sharks top six by thanksgiving and ends up with 40-50 points.


Quoting: DragonRaptorHybrid
I'm pretty optimistic that he can. CJ Turtoro's viz on zone entries and exits (found here: https://public.tableau.com/profile/christopher.turtoro#!/vizhome/2-yearA3ZPlayerComps/ComparisonDashboard), Nick Schmaltz compares pretty favorably with Evgeni Malkin in his ability to transition out of the defensive zone and into the offensive zone with the puck, as well as his shot contributions and assists, so he might low-key be pretty good at setting up Phil Kessel in the same way that Malkin did, which would be rad.

I call your Sasha Chmelevski and raise you an Alexander True: 24 G, 55 P in 68 GP with the Barracuda last season as a 21-year-old, which is pretty good.


Chmelevski definitely could make the team. 40-50 points right away might be too high but he could get that at some point.
Aug. 31, 2019 at 4:35 p.m.
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Dillon Simpson, CBJ

Just 'cause i randomly clicked on a random team and he's the first name i saw.
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Aug. 31, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.
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Quoting: rangersandislesfan
What about 90 infinities?


most id go is 85
 
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