Todd Cordell: Columbus Blue Jackets Notes: On Johansen, Horton & More

Totally understand Karmo's standpoint, (on a bridge for Johansen), but I wonder if the contracts Toews, & Kane signed change that landscape somewhat?

20 goal, 50 point, scorers are getting $4-$5 million a year now, seems the "bridge" contract could be going out with the old salary structure system, (after the lockout).

Wasn't Horton playing with Krejci when he was with the Bruins? That may have helped his shooting percentage....

But yes, he should have a better season this year.

Wasn't Horton playing with Krejci when he was with the Bruins? That may have helped his shooting percentage....

But yes, he should have a better season this year.
- magmoo

His shooting percentage was annually 10-13 for, like, six years straight, several of which were with Florida.

His shooting percentage was annually 10-13 for, like, six years straight, several of which were with Florida.
- Todd.Cordell

Wonder how Florida would look if they had kept most of the players they traded in the last 5 years or so.

Bryan Allen, Chris Higgins, Frolik, Keith Ballard, Gregory Campbell, Nathan Horton, Denis Wideman, Dennis Seidenberg, Jordan Leopold, Jay Bowmeester, Dominic Moore, Marcel Goc.

Not a bunch of world beaters, but theres some good pieces there that had they kept them, they could be in a much different situation now.

Wonder how Florida would look if they had kept most of the players they traded in the last 5 years or so.
Bryan Allen, Chris Higgins, Frolik, Keith Ballard, Gregory Campbell, Nathan Horton, Denis Wideman, Dennis Seidenberg, Jordan Leopold, Jay Bowmeester, Dominic Moore, Marcel Goc.

Not a bunch of world beaters, but theres some good pieces there that had they kept them, they could be in a much different situation now.
- BlazinMike

They would probably look like the Panthers of 5 years ago...Not very good.

They also might not have been bad enough to get Ekblad, Huberdeau or Barkov

People make fun of FLA because of a basically non-existing fan base but they have slowly built a great young core

If you factor in his entire NHL career, he's scored at a 10% clip. 8-10% is probably a better indicator of future success than the 13% rate he scored at last season, so if his 5v5 shot totals don't go up it's probably unrealistic to expect 20+ goals from him in that situation. He's a very good player, obviously, and more volume in shots could keep his totals (20 5v5 goals, 30+ overall) from regressing, but it's definitely something to watch going forward.

I think your wrong. The kid is only 22 yrs old. I think what he did last year as far as shots/goals are an indication of whats to come. I don't see him going down.

If you factor in his entire NHL career, he's scored at a 10% clip. 8-10% is probably a better indicator of future success than the 13% rate he scored at last season, so if his 5v5 shot totals don't go up it's probably unrealistic to expect 20+ goals from him in that situation. He's a very good player, obviously, and more volume in shots could keep his totals (20 5v5 goals, 30+ overall) from regressing, but it's definitely something to watch going forward.

I think your wrong. The kid is only 22 yrs old. I think what he did last year as far as shots/goals are an indication of whats to come. I don't see him going down.
- sparky

the reason he should sign a bridge , he must prove he's not a one year wonder.

the reason he should sign a bridge , he must prove he's not a one year wonder.
- Alexzanki

Well if you guys are worried that he is a one year wonder, please call the Leafs. We would love to have him.