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My thoughts on the players you named:
Ryan Miller: I don't see him being in Vezina form ever again, but if he can play like he did down the stretch, the team will be in good shape. I think that's likely.
Jhonas Enroth: If used properly, I see no reason he can't be a competent backup this year.
Ville Leino: He's here for the long-haul and no amount of whining will change that. If he bucks up, I can see 12-15 goals out of him. Not great...but certainly better than this year. Hopefully he can form some chemistry with his linemates.
Mike Weber: If he quits with the hand grenades, he can be a decent, defensive 6th with a touch of hitting. I think he starts the year on the bubble as the 7th.
Cody McCormick: I don't think he's ever going to be the same player again. I love Cody and his heart, but Tanner Glass turned his career upside down. By the end of this next season, he will likely look like a horse needing to be put to pasture...and with 1.2 million still on the books for another year.
Nathan Gerbe: If i had to pick between 16 goal Gerbe and 6 goal Gerbe...I'd say we're more likely to see the 6 goal version again. He's spunky and has heart, but I don't see him having the hands to make up for his size and make him an offensive threat in this league. Too small, too cutesy.
Luke Adam: I'd be surprised if he suits up in the NHL to start the year, unless in a different city. Too lazy in Rochester for my liking. You're 6'2. Even if you can't score a goal...hit somebody.
Drew Stafford: He's not going to ever be a consistent 30 goal scorer. One good year earned him a payday. But the FES line fired on all cylinders, so I think he puts up 25.
Tyler Myers: It's his year to turn the corner. I expect him to come out in beast mode and be the defenseman they signed long term. No more excuses.
Christian Ehrhoff: I think we get more of the same from him...good play, but he's not going to produce points like he did with the Sedins.
Thomas Vanek: 33 goals.
Last edited by Rhett4: 07-24-2012 at 10:17 PM.
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