Bounce back candidates 2016-2017 defence

[Johnstarks318]

Hey guys,

What defencemen do you see having a much better year next year?

[red36]

Jack Johnson - Cant do worse. He is pretty valuable in extended cat pools if he starts producing again.
James Wisniewski - Still has some upside. Health will be a concern
John Carlson - Not so much do better, just play more games.
Aaron Ekblad - Look for him to continue his development. Add a few more pts
Cam Fowler - Should be able to pass 35pts again.
Dennis Wideman - Can he rebound? Probably not back into the 50s but can maybe get back into 40s
MDZ - I'm a believer. He played insane minutes this year. Look for him to break the 30pt marker

[loco man]

Wonder if Nik Kronwall can rebound. If his knee hold up he might have a 40 pt season left in him

[Dennis4022]

Not all of the players on my list are bounce back candidates, but these are the guys i expect to do better than last season:

Seth Jones - He will reach 40+ points
Mike Green - He should hit 40 as well
Cody Ceci - He is taking small steps, but he is rising
Naoh Hanifin - He's so good, he will get better and better every year
Jakub Trouba - Still soo young, he will explode within the next 3 years
Colin Miller - With Krug out at least all summer and autumn, he will get a lot of ice time in the first games
Morgan Rielly - Last chance to get him for a reasonable price. His value will go through the roof

[Moses]

ALEX EDLER

Unless The Canucks do something drastic in adding players to their D-core, Alex Edler is going to keep gobbling up PP minutes. The Canucks were 29th in goals this year. That number can't go much lower. Any bump in team scoring is going to directly effect Edler. I would not expect him to break his leg blocking a deflected shot again this year.

More team scoring + more games played + PP minutes = Good Bounce Back Candidate

[pmorrow]

I'll be gambling late on Justin Schultz, Toby Enstrom (especially if he's moved), Cody Franson and Adam Larsson next season.

[Eskimo Brother]

I'll be gambling late on Justin Schultz, Toby Enstrom (especially if he's moved), Cody Franson and Adam Larsson next season.

Cody Franson was one of the first names to come to my mind. First thing with him is he needs to start hitting again to be effective. The points will come once he takes care of his own end.

[Big Baby]

Mark Giordano

Victor Hedman

Jake Gardiner

Keith Yandle

[The Bottlenecker]

Would anyone consider Alex Pietrangelo a bounce back candidate? His points totals have dipped in both of the last two seasons since hitting 50+ points in 2013-14. I think he can hit 50 again, but needs to get a better start.

[pmorrow]

Would anyone consider Alex Pietrangelo a bounce back candidate? His points totals have dipped in both of the last two seasons since hitting 50+ points in 2013-14. I think he can hit 50 again, but needs to get a better start.

I'd like to see some theories on why Piets dipped. I think he was used a bit less in offensive situations which didn't help his cause. He's having a solid playoffs right now though. If Shatty Ice gets moved, Piets should retain a prominent role alongside Parayko.

[Magicstew]

Trevor Daley - full year in Pitt

[horrorfan]

Mark Giordano

He just hit a career high of 56 points this year!

[Dennis4022]

He just hit a career high of 56 points this year!

And it was still his lowest point per game ratio over the last 3 years. I don't see him as a bounce back either, but he might be able to hit 60 next season if he stays healthy.

[Bra]

Would anyone consider Alex Pietrangelo a bounce back candidate? His points totals have dipped in both of the last two seasons since hitting 50+ points in 2013-14. I think he can hit 50 again, but needs to get a better start.

He was unstoppable the final two weeks of the season. Sure hope so

[Crazy Joe Davola]

ALEX EDLER

Unless The Canucks do something drastic in adding players to their D-core, Alex Edler is going to keep gobbling up PP minutes. The Canucks were 29th in goals this year. That number can't go much lower. Any bump in team scoring is going to directly effect Edler. I would not expect him to break his leg blocking a deflected shot again this year.


More team scoring + more games played + PP minutes = Good Bounce Back Candidate

Bingo.

I love guys who get all the PPTOI, even if its on a weaker team. Vancouver will probably toss some money at a UFA like Eriksson to help out and if they ever entertain the idea of changing up their 5v4 scheme, they might actually score some goals.

Edler could definitely break 40.

I also think Derrick Pouliot is going to have himself a nice little season next year.