18W-40C-6W
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Funny thing about Jake's point totals - they've gone up 5-6 points every year. Based on that, I expect 31 pts next year as a baseline. If he gets to 35 and even or positive plus minus that's a good year, another good step. He was only -4 last year playing in primarily a defensive 3rd line role. He's going to be a gem, they're bringing him along right. I remember at the year end presser, when asked if anyone had received calls for Team Canada, he had a self deprecating laugh and said 'ya right' under his breath -that suggested he wasn't happy with his season, that's a good thing..he's going to come back more motivated and will hit 31+ imho
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So you're saying that in 2 years if Jake is getting 40pts, playing physical, good two way hockey, and likely making an impact in playoff hockey because of that style, that's not a great pick over the invisible men Ehlers and Nylander? Jake was never going to out score those guys, he had different tools. I'd be more than happy with a 6th pick being a 40 pt player and bringing physicality.
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well he did get most of his points this past season in the first half
well actually even earlier in the season
and was much less productive as the season went on
so i'm not sure where you get the idea that he really is still improving steadily
i think he needs yet another season to prove where he actually is at
he is unable to play a top 6 role
every time that is tried it is clear he is not ready
he has an amazing tool box though
maybe more patience is still required
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