2023-24 Entirely Too Early Predictions: Who Takes the Biggest Points Leap?

[Phil]

We're deep in #AugustContent now, so let's have some fun with rep. This little thread series will be resurrected at the end of the regular season to name a winner. Price is Right rules are in effect, so closest without going over will get rep.

 

First thread: who from the Rangers roster will have the biggest jump in points (positive or negative) from his production this past season? In order to be eligible to participate, you need to give us a name and a points number. You can be as detailed as you like (like if you want to differentiate goals from points), but player name + point total are required for entry.

 

This is not limited to returning Rangers, either. Free agents/acquisitions apply. First-year players do not.

[Phil]

Given everything I've read about Laviolette's system and how heavily he activates defense, I can't help but feel like the correct answer here is K'Andre Miller. 60 points (+17)

[Cash or Czech]

Blake Wheeler had 0 points for the Rangers last season, and I think he'll provide 45-55 this year. Pretty big improvement if you ask me.

 

In all seriousness, it's slim pickings for 'improvements'. It's the kid line and Miller as your options. I'm not convinced Chytil is more than a 45 point player. I get burned every year when I think Kakko will put up points to go along with his better play each season. Laf has gone from 21 to 31 to 39. I think he can put up 25 G - 30 A - 55 P if he can get some PP time with better linemates.

 

Even if the eye test doesn't match it, the kid still puts up points and is 3rd in EV goals over the last three seasons for us.

[BrooksBurner]

Panarin: 80 pts (-12 from last year)

[LindG1000]

I don't think there's a chance in hell Trocheck sniffs 64 points again. He's the best candidate for a true third-line C role that we know Laviolette loves to have, he's got four guys champing at the bit for that bumper spot on the PP1, and he's not going to create much on his own.

 

I think 45 is more realistic here, so I'll go Trocheck -19 points here

[jsm7302]

Zibanejad hits his career high this year before the decline sets in:

 

Zibby- 52g, 60a

 

+21 point jump; Wheeler is his new favorite teammate.

[RJWantsTheCup]

This is an easy one Will Cuylle zero points last year 25 this year.  +25

[Long live the King]

Kakko 25 goals, 40 assists, 65 points. +25.

[Phil]

27 minutes ago, RJWantsTheCup said:

This is an easy one Will Cuylle zero points last year 25 this year.  +25

 

This is why I said rookies don't count. If a guy hasn't played a game, or played like... a tiny handful, it's almost a default that he'll win if you pick him.

[Valriera]

Gotta be lafreniere or bust, however unlikely to be good, still most likely to win this one

[Albatrosss]

Lafrenier.  60 points (+21)

[Ozzy]

Fuck....got to the party late on this one.  I was going with Donut boy, but he's off the board.

 

Let's go Chytil = 62 points (+17)

[RJWantsTheCup]

Shesterkin +6.  5 more assists & 1 goal.  I couldn't find his assist total for this season anywhere.

[RangersIn7]

52 minutes ago, RJWantsTheCup said:

Shesterkin +6.  5 more assists & 1 goal.  I couldn't find his assist total for this season anywhere.

He only had 1. 

[RangersIn7]

4 hours ago, LindG1000 said:

I don't think there's a chance in hell Trocheck sniffs 64 points again. He's the best candidate for a true third-line C role that we know Laviolette loves to have, he's got four guys champing at the bit for that bumper spot on the PP1, and he's not going to create much on his own.

 

I think 45 is more realistic here, so I'll go Trocheck -19 points here

I think that’s a good one. 
And if he does dip like that in points, it’ll be because of how they’re using him and who he is playing with. 

[RJWantsTheCup]

5 hours ago, Phil said:

We're deep in #AugustContent now, so let's have some fun with rep. This little thread series will be resurrected at the end of the regular season to name a winner. Price is Right rules are in effect, so closest without going over will get rep.

 

First thread: who from the Rangers roster will have the biggest jump in points (positive or negative) from his production this past season? In order to be eligible to participate, you need to give us a name and a points number. You can be as detailed as you like (like if you want to differentiate goals from points), but player name + point total are required for entry.

 

This is not limited to returning Rangers, either. Free agents/acquisitions apply. First-year players do not.

Isn't a jump or leap in points going up?

[The Dude]

Wheeler.- 60 points. 25 goals

 

Edit- My bad. This was more of a prediction. It's not a big jump as per the OP . 

 

Sooooo, I'll go with Schneider.  10 goals- 30 points. 

Edited August 15, 2023 by The Dude

[siddious]

Chytil hits 70 points (+25)

[Phil]

10 hours ago, siddious said:

Chytil hits 70 points (+25)

 

This isn't the ballsy predictions thread lol

[siddious]

11 minutes ago, Phil said:

 

This isn't the ballsy predictions thread lol

[Br4d]

17 minutes ago, Phil said:

 

This isn't the ballsy predictions thread lol

 

Chytil and Miller both have a real chance to make a leap.

 

With Chytil it's the Panarin - Chytil possibility. 

 

With Miller it's just the progression he seems to be on.  K'Andre Miller has a real chance to be a top defenseman in the NHL if he figures out the job.  He's already one of the fastest defenseman and he's got the recovering from getting caught up ice thing down.  If he starts using his speed on offense things are going to get very interesting.

 

And by speed I mean a huge stride.

[Ozzy]

56 minutes ago, Br4d said:

 

Chytil and Miller both have a real chance to make a leap.

 

With Chytil it's the Panarin - Chytil possibility. 

 

With Miller it's just the progression he seems to be on.  K'Andre Miller has a real chance to be a top defenseman in the NHL if he figures out the job.  He's already one of the fastest defenseman and he's got the recovering from getting caught up ice thing down.  If he starts using his speed on offense things are going to get very interesting.

 

And by speed I mean a huge stride.

 

Thought you were gonna say "Winky"!   LOL

[Drew a Penalty]

Ryan Lindgren with 36 points. (+18).

[Phil]

1 hour ago, Br4d said:

 

Chytil and Miller both have a real chance to make a leap.

 

With Chytil it's the Panarin - Chytil possibility. 

 

With Miller it's just the progression he seems to be on.  K'Andre Miller has a real chance to be a top defenseman in the NHL if he figures out the job.  He's already one of the fastest defenseman and he's got the recovering from getting caught up ice thing down.  If he starts using his speed on offense things are going to get very interesting.

 

And by speed I mean a huge stride.

 

I agree, on paper, but +25 points is significant. It's a nearly 70% increase on output. I have Miller going from 43 to 60, which is about 40%.

[CBrowningPI]

Totally Blake Wheeler.  70 points (+15).