Post by powayslugger on Jul 5, 2017 11:52:26 GMT -5
CONTRACT YEARS: I expect Mrazek (if he's still on the team) will give his best to put up good numbers in his contract year and that we can expect much more (how could we expect less?) from Sheahan as it is a contract year for him, too. Green also should be giving a little extra as he will try to light it up for one more big payday after this year... should help us to make a good deadline deal, too.
Mantha still should be playing with a chip on his shoulder with those stinging words from Jimmy D still on his mind.
Larkin has something to prove. His subpar Soph year should be inspiration as well as proving to the organization that he can be a top NHL centerman.
DDK should be embarrassed by his 2016-17 season and signs might point to him digging deeper for a better 2017-18. He's a professional athlete and his play and effort last season should motivate him to do better.
Neilson should have the "Red Wings Way" under his belt after a year with the team and perhaps allow him to improve on his stats even though he's another year older.
Abby. When you're wearing an "A" more is expected of you and a healthy Abby will rise to the occasion and pot 15-16 goals. Face facts- how he got 20 goals a few years ago was all Z and Dats.
Are these reasons to be optimistic? Heck yes. Am I missing someone? If so please chime in with other Red Wings who will see improvement next season and why.
Mantha still should be playing with a chip on his shoulder with those stinging words from Jimmy D still on his mind.
Larkin has something to prove. His subpar Soph year should be inspiration as well as proving to the organization that he can be a top NHL centerman.
DDK should be embarrassed by his 2016-17 season and signs might point to him digging deeper for a better 2017-18. He's a professional athlete and his play and effort last season should motivate him to do better.
Neilson should have the "Red Wings Way" under his belt after a year with the team and perhaps allow him to improve on his stats even though he's another year older.
Abby. When you're wearing an "A" more is expected of you and a healthy Abby will rise to the occasion and pot 15-16 goals. Face facts- how he got 20 goals a few years ago was all Z and Dats.
Are these reasons to be optimistic? Heck yes. Am I missing someone? If so please chime in with other Red Wings who will see improvement next season and why.
