Klingberg will be top 3 in 17-18

[Big Baby]

I feel like he isn't getting as much love these days. But there's just a few things I wanted to mention.

1. He produced at a 60 point pace in his 2nd season.

2. He was able to put up 49 points last season, despite all the struggles that team had going for it.

3. He now has Methot there to help stabilize the pairing and give him freedom to roam around and do his thing.

4. The Stars in general are one of the most improved teams this offseason so there total goals should increase next season

5. It's his 4th year, usually a breakout year. And he's just one year older.

6. Jamie Benn finally had a healthy off season and could/should return to his usual self.

He's got a lot going for him and I just see a massive year coming.

22G - 45A - 67P

Thoughts. Am I grasping here? Or does it make sense?

[FinnishFlash]

I think 67 is a reach - It's possible, but I can't project any dman not names Burns or Karlson for over 65 points in any given year.

I think he will end up in the high 50's, something like 14-44-58

[Wonko]

I think 67 is a reach - It's possible, but I can't project any dman not names Burns or Karlson for over 65 points in any given year.

I think he will end up in the high 50's, something like 14-44-58

Yes. He will have a better year but 67 points might be pushing it a bit. High 50's would be a nice rebound.

[PenguinHunter]

So you are predicting that he overtakes Hedman in the top three?

I can see it happening. Stamkos coming back Hedman will not be relied on for offence as much.

[2014olympicgold]

22G is too much to expect. A D-man usually is around 5% shooting for an offensive D-man. If he's at 7-8% which is Erik Karlsson like, that means he has to shoot 275-315SOG. Which with Rad, Seguin, and Benn, that's a lot of SOG to go around.

[StuntMan12]

67 is a possibility. i remember 2 seasons ago when he was on a torrid pace and looked like he was going to get 70-75 pts but then had one bad stretch down the stretch and didnt get it done. Dallas is on the rise and has tonnes of talent so it's not out of the question.

[horrorfan]

22G is too much to expect. A D-man usually is around 5% shooting for an offensive D-man. If he's at 7-8% which is Erik Karlsson like, that means he has to shoot 275-315SOG. Which with Rad, Seguin, and Benn, that's a lot of SOG to go around.

Agree. Last year he had a whopping 124 SOG, and somehow managed 13 goals. He will have to shoot a lot more to come close to 20 goals, let alone surpass it. 171 SOG is his (short) career high so far.

That said, he had 48 assists two seasons ago, so even if he maintains his goal scoring to date could give him a shot at a 60+ point season if the offense clicks.

[VincentVega]

15G, 45A is what I expect. He will be better than last year for all the reasons listed in OP.

[Call of Doughty]

Praying for 60 but I think 50-53 is more realistic. I don't think this guy's internal motor will ever get him to 60 points.

[SergeP]

I think he gets to 67 by the all-star break and challenges McDavid for the league lead in scoring.

[PenguinHunter]

I think he gets to 67 by the all-star break and challenges McDavid for the league lead in scoring.

You are also voting for Tom Wilson to win the Lady Byng right? haha

That would be a stellar amount of points for a D-man to have at the all star break! #BoldPrediction!

[MrSandals]

If he's going to get 65+ points then it should be because he gets tons of assists to the high powered offense on his team. I wouldn't count on much of an improvement in goals.

[Haka]

I think Hamilton has a better chance than Klingberg, Hamilton has the shot count and if he gets given the reigns of the plush offensive/PP assignment he could do well.

I still think it's Hedman's spot though.

[donpaulo]

i am thinking coach clamps down on the free wheeling counter play in favor of a defensive system which could hamper the individual production but will likely result in playoff action

so i would ramp down the numbers

[RizzeeDizzee]

A key to Klingberg falling off was losing Goligoski, so Methot's arrival should fill that void and help Klingberg rebound. But top 3 is ambitious.