Comeback/Surprise player of the year 2011-12 Predictions?

[v3rs3]

comeback player: GABORIK!! just think, hes NEVER had a guy like richards passing to him. my guess is hes in the running for the richard trophy this year.

That's a far stretch. Mikko Koivu is a great setup guy, Gaborik just has NEVER been heathly.

 

[jetsman]

I'll vote for Chris Mason. I get the feeling he will usurp the #1 goalie job from Pavelec in Winnipeg.

 

[gmoneygp]

i'll go with T.J. Oshie, that is if he gets to play a full season without getting hurt

 

[gomaz]

I think Jamie Benn will have a big breakout season.

Also think that Dustin Byfuglien is going to lead all d-men on the scoresheet. I have 25 of his Cup RC's backing up that claim, lol.

 

[Fury]

Ales Hemsky. And perhaps Evgeni Malkin.

 

[cbjhockey61]

Steve Mason...13 Shut Outs this year

 

[HighEndPlease]

Ales Hemsky. And perhaps Evgeni Malkin.

Hemsky should bounce back now that's he's on the top line with Sam Gagner and Taylor Hall.

 

[MGiuseffi1969]

I'm thinking that Parise gets this one

 

[frankiefives]

I'm thinking that Parise gets this one

I'm with Mike. Parise is the best bet for comeback of the year. Now if we're talking a guy who's gonna have a breakout year, I see Tyler Seguin having a big impact in Beantown

 

[paulxing]

Psh, cant be a surprise if these players are stars.... Alexei Yemelin will erase a few players from the league this year. Count on it.

 

[nybravest]

That's a far stretch. Mikko Koivu is a great setup guy, Gaborik just has NEVER been heathly.

great setup guy yes, in the same class as richards no.

 

[snartly]

I am thinking of mainly 3-4 players:

James Van Riemsdyk- he just seems like he can step up his game, and with 2 seasons under his belt, expect something big from him. Wouldn't be surprised with a 60-80 point season from him

Marian Gaborik- Not sure if you cna call it a comeback, but with Brad richards now by his side dishing out to him, expect some big things from him too. Potentially a 45-55 goal scorer this year with Richards, if ONLE HE CAN STAY HEALTHY


Jamie Benn- This guy looks like the real deal on his play. He can do almost anything, physical side, scoring side, good passing. A kind of plyer like Patrick Marleau or Joe Pavelski, but a little bit lower.


Evander Kane- Almost the same a JVR. he can score, and show potnetial to be a top center.

 

[mattoboy]

He wont score alot but Cody Franson on the blue line for Toronto.

 

[Fleury14]

Malkin. I think people are starting to forget how good he is and how good he played a couple seasons ago.

I'm also expecting Voracek to do really well in Philly.

 

[MMarch]

Gotta go with two US boys, Mueller and Oshie. I just hope Oshie doesn't hurt himself trying to hurt other people like he usually does!

 

[bonnev659]

if he can stay healthy Oshie,

Gaborik also on my list

Cody Hodgson could be great if he can back to 100%

 

[jagrnyr68]

Jaromir Jagr

 

[cremona71]

Claude Giroux

 

[DXFlyers]

Jaromir Jagr

THANK YOU!! 3 pages and your the first to say him. 39 years old, been in KHL for 2 seasons and he has not lost a step on NHL ice right now. 5 points in the preseason in 2 games, been a killer on the PP. Cant wait for the regular season to see him do more damage.

 

[Bossy22]

Ryan Shannon for Tampa. Could be this years Teddy Purcell.