If you had asked me before the season, I would’ve said maybe in the 30-32 range. Now, I think he could flirt with 40, maybe even higher. I can’t see him sustaining this pace, but he won’t fall off a cliff either.
I still see people trying to criticize or devalue the kid for random reasons.
But it's hard to argue with his body of work if you actually take a look at it.
Auston Matthews - Goal Scoring Rates by Season
2016-17 = 18 years = 40 goal per 82 game pace 2017-18 = 19 years = 45 goal per 82 game pace 2018-19 = 20 years = 45 goal per 82 game pace 2019-20 = 21 years = 55 goal per 82 game pace 2020-21 = 22 years = 77 goal per 82 game pace
He's #1 in most categories over the last 2 seasons as well.
And he's been playing very solid defense this season.
I always knew the Leafs needed a good Mexican boy.