Around the NHL 2025-26 Season

[thewookie1]

21 minutes ago, mjd1001 said:

Thought this was interesting....Connor McDavid:

-2023-24, 2024-25, and so far this year combined (including playoffs):  196 games played, 73 goals (30.5 goals per 82 game pace)

-Previous 3 seasons before that, (including playoffs):  250 games, 141 goals (46.3 goals per 82 game pace)

He's still a great player no doubt, and almost making up for the drop-off in goals by adding assists, but not immune to the 'superstars peak at goal scoring in their early-to-mid 20's' rule. (he'll be 29 when the playoff start this year, 31 when his 'next' contract starts)

In my opinion he's improved his defensive play to a degree which does damper some degree of offensive output. Plus, he's played in 2 consecutive Finals so I'd guess wear is starting to hit him.

That being said, like Crosby his stats will falter and spike for another 11 years probably.

[DarthEbriate]

Good opening slate for the Sabres tonight. Sens, Habs, and Lightning lose in regulation. Leafs get a loser point but no more.

(And although it's early, Boston trails in Colorado.)