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 Posted - 02/10/2012 : 04:33:56
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Poll Question:
What will the highest point total be this year in the points race for the 2012 NHL regular season?
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Shepsky
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Posted - 02/10/2012 : 05:16:59
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| Stamkos and Malkin will both break 100, Kessel will come very close. |
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Posted - 02/10/2012 : 05:32:35
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The current standings (as of Feb 9th completed games):
1 Evgeni Malkin, C PIT 47gp 29g 33a 62 pts
2 Claude Giroux, C PHI 50gp 21g 40a 61pts
3 Steven Stamkos, C TB 53gp 36g 24a 60pts
Phil Kessel, RW TOR 55gp 30g 30a 60pts
5 Joffrey Lupul, LW TOR 55gp 22g 36a 58pts
Henrik Sedin, C VAN 54gp 12g 46a 58pts
7 Daniel Sedin, LW VAN 53gp 24g 31a 55pts
Pavel Datsyuk, C DET 54gp 14g 41a 55pts
9 Jordan Eberle, RW EDM 50gp 24g 30a 54pts
Jason Spezza, C OTT 57gp 22g 32a 54pts
John Tavares, C NYI 53gp 22g 32a 54pts
It's a motley crew, isn't it? And we have about 27ish games left for most . . . under 30 games to get at least 38 points (for Malkin) to reach 100.
No Crosby, no Ovechkin (he's at 43 points, I don't think he's getting into the picture), and old stand-by's Henrik and Daniel are neck and neck with a bunch of newcomers - Giroux, Kessel, the unbelievable Lupul, and Eberle, along with young Tavares and Stamkos, and old hats Spezza, Datsyuk and the leader, Malkin.
My guess is that a number BARELY over 90 points might win it all this year . . . competing with the last "low points" year that was 2003/04, when St. Louis won it with 94 points, ahead of Kovalchuk and Sakic with 87 points. That's right, SAKIC was around then, that's how long it's been since the sub 100s!
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Posted - 02/10/2012 : 06:12:14
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at least one of giroux, malkin, sedins, or stamkos will hit 100 its just a matter of who gets hot down the stretch.
it has been the year of the goalie though lots of low scoring, close, defensive games.
not to mention the number of injuries there have been this year |
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Posted - 02/10/2012 : 06:35:23
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Originally posted by Guest5744
at least one of giroux, malkin, sedins, or stamkos will hit 100 its just a matter of who gets hot down the stretch.
it has been the year of the goalie though lots of low scoring, close, defensive games.
not to mention the number of injuries there have been this year
Well, Malkin has 28 games to go. At his current pace of 1.319 pts per game, he would garner 36.936 points in the remaining 28 games to reach around 98, 99 points. Note that he (along with Stamkos) are both "settling down" after a period of time when both were red hot.
The Sedins have been steady as always, and are not on pace at all to reach 100.
Giroux is a definite possibility . . . but he would have to get hot.
And remember, this is down the stretch, for guys (except for Stamkos) who are going to the playoffs, and may rest a bit at the end for a game or two. Especially Malkin with his recent knee issues, and Giroux with various injuries during the year.
Nope, i don't see it happening. And I think the pacesetters will slow down a bit.
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Posted - 02/10/2012 : 06:46:24
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Originally posted by slozo
And remember, this is down the stretch, for guys (except for Stamkos) who are going to the playoffs, and may rest a bit at the end for a game or two. Especially Malkin with his recent knee issues, and Giroux with various injuries during the year.
on the contrary, top players play more minutes down the stretch.
i don't think he will hit 100 pts but i do believe kovalchuk will be top 5 by the end of the year he has been playing extremely well as of late with 12 pts in his last 6 games and 22 in his last 15 |
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Posted - 02/10/2012 : 07:25:00
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I think Malkin definately breaks 100pts this year but he may be the only one. Giroux has not been the same since coming back from a concussion so I like him to finish with high 80's. Kessel has also cooled of in Dec and Jan Toronto has been strong in Feb though and Is a historicaly a late season powerhouse he may have a shot at 100pts. I think the Sedins are solid 90pts this year nothing more. Stamkos is not known for strong finnishes so I think will finnish low 90's.
3 players no one is mentioning that I would not be surprised to see sneak into the top 5 and likely finishing close to 100 are:
Kovalchuk - This guy is insane right now 12pts in Feb
Eberle - Quietly moved into 9th and scoring 8pts in Feb already playing with a red hot Gagner.
Tavares - leading scorer in January |
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Beans15
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Posted - 02/10/2012 : 09:55:42
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I would not be suprised to see one or two guys break 100 but I suggest the Art Ross winner will be closer to the 95 pt area. I can see 5-6 players over 90 points and the race for the Art Ross might be won on the final night. However, these last 30 games of the season are the toughest. Teams will be playing to make the playoffs or for seeding in the playoffs so the contests will be tighter.
I still like Malkin for the Art Ross but I think 96-98 pts is where he will finish.
Giroux will get 93 pts |
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Go_Habs_Go
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Posted - 02/10/2012 : 10:52:45
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And don't forget about Scott Gomez who is getting red hot. He might add 80 pts in the next 25-30 games 
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Posted - 02/12/2012 : 12:57:04
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I agree that the Art Ross winner may be determined on the last day of the regular season.
Interestingly, the Flyers and Penguins face each other on game #82, and with these two teams only two points apart in the current standings, this game will probably have enough meaning for the game itself.
Add the potential drama of Malkin and Giroux going for the scoring race title, and this will be a must see game on April 7th! |
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Posted - 02/13/2012 : 10:31:29
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Malkin is super hot right now, and his points-per-game average has gone up accordingly. He's currently averaging 1.408 points per game (69 points in 49 games played), so if he keeps up this pace, he will finish the season with around 106 points.
His points production the past month games has been amazing (23 points in 13 games), but I'm not sure he will be able to keep up this pace, especially down the stretch. He tallied two 5-point games the past month (he has three 5-point games this season), so he's definitely capable of big production games.
But if he stays healthy, I think he will be over the 100-point mark. With 26 games remaining, Malkin only (only?) needs to average 1.19 points-per-game to reach 100 points.
For any of the other top players to reach 100 points, they will need to average well over 1.40 points per game (ppg) to do so. Stamkos would need to average 1.41 ppg, while Giroux and Kessel would need to average 1.46 and 1.53 ppg respectively. Interestingly, all four players who currently sit atop the points standings reside in the Eastern Conference. |
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Posted - 02/15/2012 : 03:03:09
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| wilt the stilt's record is intact but you may stand in the crease. there is no three second rule in the NHL. Wilt never fouled out. |
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ryan93
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Posted - 02/15/2012 : 06:35:48
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I think Malkin is the only one that has a chance.
As far as the Art Ross...I don't think he'll be able to catch Malkin, but Ilya Kovalchuk is on some kind of tear right now! I've saw him play a couple of times lately & he's been very impressive. |
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ryan93
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Posted - 02/16/2012 : 04:33:14
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| He's not going to reach 100 points...but I was surprised to open up the paper this morning & see Jason Spezza in 2nd place in the scoring race! He has 12 points in his last 4 games! What a great bounce back season by him when so many people had him counted out. |
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Posted - 02/16/2012 : 14:07:26
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| am i the only one who thinks stamkos is gona pass malkin in points at the end of the year. Malkin had a copule of 5point games but some 0's as well while stamkos has only 5ish pointless games |
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@valanche
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Posted - 03/23/2012 : 08:18:00
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looking like malkin is going to be the only one to do it this year... i really thought giroux had a good shot midway through the year. not that he couldn't still but seems unlikely.
guest 5744 was me btw.
66 is > than 99 |
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Shepsky
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Posted - 03/23/2012 : 13:10:39
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Gino is 5 points away, with 9 games left, I think he has pretty much done it, and with a 10 point lead on Stamkos, I think he is a shoe in for the Ross
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Guest2692
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Posted - 03/27/2012 : 11:25:41
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quote:
Originally posted by Guest0342
am i the only one who thinks stamkos is gona pass malkin in points at the end of the year. Malkin had a copule of 5point games but some 0's as well while stamkos has only 5ish pointless games
yup, stamkos can score goals but he is not in the point producing class that malkin is in! Only Malkin this year obviously |
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ryan93
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Posted - 03/29/2012 : 04:51:41
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quote:
Originally posted by Guest2692
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Originally posted by Guest0342
am i the only one who thinks stamkos is gona pass malkin in points at the end of the year. Malkin had a copule of 5point games but some 0's as well while stamkos has only 5ish pointless games
yup, stamkos can score goals but he is not in the point producing class that malkin is in! Only Malkin this year obviously
I wouldn't say "obviously"...if Stamkos can put up 10 points in the final 6 games, he'd hit the 100 mark. |
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Will anyone reach 100 pts this year? 
