Mailloux/Bro

[dhsux]

I'm gonna go front and center and predict LM at 30-35 points with proper pp time and 10 minute 1ce in the first half and more from there. A big year for him indeed. He's going to have to play good D to earn this.

I'll put Broberg at 20 goals and 25 assists with pp ice time. Mailloux may take the wind from that pp time but one of these two needs to be on that specialty team.

All of this sounds aggressive I know but I look for 280 goals from this roster..........and I'm not in the mood for a face plant.

[STL fan in MN]

Broberg’s going to go from 8 goals last season to 20? Only 3 d-men in the entire league scored 20 last season. I consider it…unlikely.

[TAFKAP]

I like your positivity though, hope you're right.

[b-a-a-a-rclay]

I just hope to see both of them take a step forward. At this stage I just need to see both moving in the right direction. Of course LM has a lot of room for growth but the Blues need to make sure to handle his development to where he gains confidence and progresses in his first NHL season. He needs to be a better player in calendar year '26 than he is in '25. I won't be surprised if this season has bumps in it for LM. It will be very surprising if it doesn't.

[DawgDad]

I think the Blues top-4 can net 40 even with Mailloux playing point, if they stay healthy. Figuring Mailloux/Tucker net 10 the Blues will be right up at the top of the league in goals from the defense.

[seattleblue]

If you're going "20 goals" aggressive why not 50 assists.

I suspect he's not going to go from inconsistent second pair guy to one of the upper dominant defenseman in the league in one offseason, but of course we all want all the Blues to score as often as possible, definitely agree on the desire to see all these players just explode their production like that. It would be great!

As for Mailloux, going from 8 games to that kind of year takes a very elite player which he hasn't shown, but yes, sure I'm in favor of it

[SameOldBlues]

I'm gonna go front and center and predict LM at 30-35 points with proper pp time and 10 minute 1ce in the first half and more from there. A big year for him indeed. He's going to have to play good D to earn this.

I'll put Broberg at 20 goals and 25 assists with pp ice time. Mailloux may take the wind from that pp time but one of these two needs to be on that specialty team.

All of this sounds aggressive I know but I look for 280 goals from this roster..........and I'm not in the mood for a face plant.

I like your way of thinking, altho Id put Brobeeg more around the 15 goal mark, assuming he gets the same amount of ice time or a little more. And depending on LM’s ice time, Id also put him around 15 goals. The dude has a legit howitzer, and aint afraid to shoot it. Put em on the PP and let em rip it!

[skilles]

If you're going "20 goals" aggressive why not 50 assists.

I suspect he's not going to go from inconsistent second pair guy to one of the upper dominant defenseman in the league in one offseason, but of course we all want all the Blues to score as often as possible, definitely agree on the desire to see all these players just explode their production like that. It would be great!

As for Mailloux, going from 8 games to that kind of year takes a very elite player which he hasn't shown, but yes, sure I'm in favor of it

I personally think if Mailloux can play well enough away from the puck to get plenty of ice time those numbers are very realistic.... but that is the question IMO.

I suspect with Army trading Bolduc for him he will get every opportunity to do so.

[theograce]

If you're going "20 goals" aggressive why not 50 assists.

I suspect he's not going to go from inconsistent second pair guy to one of the upper dominant defenseman in the league in one offseason, but of course we all want all the Blues to score as often as possible, definitely agree on the desire to see all these players just explode their production like that. It would be great!

As for Mailloux, going from 8 games to that kind of year takes a very elite player which he hasn't shown, but yes, sure I'm in favor of it

I personally think if Mailloux can play well enough away from the puck to get plenty of ice time those numbers are very realistic.... but that is the question IMO.

I suspect with Army trading Bolduc for him he will get every opportunity to do so.

Unless there’s an injury I just can’t see how he’s going to get the ice

[dhsux]

Broberg’s going to go from 8 goals last season to 20? Only 3 d-men in the entire league scored 20 last season. I consider it…unlikely.

Well I was so certain he had 12 goals that I failed to check before posting.

[Bluesfan1978]

It depends on what Broberg we get for the season. If he takes a step forward in his development and plays how he played prior to injury he could easily double his goal total. He also seen limited PP last year. Parayko is who I’m watching to see if 20 is within his reach.

[TheJackBurton]

Broberg’s going to go from 8 goals last season to 20? Only 3 d-men in the entire league scored 20 last season. I consider it…unlikely.

Well I was so certain he had 12 goals that I failed to check before posting.

Before the injury it wasn't out of the question.

It took him a good 3 months or so to get to playing the way he was when the season started.

I don't think 20 is doable, but 12? That's very doable

[moose-and-squirrel]

Broberg’s going to go from 8 goals last season to 20? Only 3 d-men in the entire league scored 20 last season. I consider it…unlikely.

Well I was so certain he had 12 goals that I failed to check before posting.

Before the injury it wasn't out of the question.

It took him a good 3 months or so to get to playing the way he was when the season started.

I don't think 20 is doable, but 12? That's very doable

IF everything goes well, 12-15 from Broberg, Parayko and Fowler is very much in reach. and I'll take that everyday

[dr0zombie]

Broberg’s going to go from 8 goals last season to 20? Only 3 d-men in the entire league scored 20 last season. I consider it…unlikely.

Well I was so certain he had 12 goals that I failed to check before posting.

Before the injury it wasn't out of the question.

It took him a good 3 months or so to get to playing the way he was when the season started.

I don't think 20 is doable, but 12? That's very doable

IF everything goes well, 12-15 from Broberg, Parayko and Fowler is very much in reach. and I'll take that everyday

You could take an easy out and say it is reasonable that Mailloux, Broberg, Parayko, and Fowler would average 10 goals each. Getting 40 goals distributed across the D would be huge and not at all unreasonable.

[moose-and-squirrel]

Broberg’s going to go from 8 goals last season to 20? Only 3 d-men in the entire league scored 20 last season. I consider it…unlikely.

Well I was so certain he had 12 goals that I failed to check before posting.

Before the injury it wasn't out of the question.

It took him a good 3 months or so to get to playing the way he was when the season started.

I don't think 20 is doable, but 12? That's very doable

IF everything goes well, 12-15 from Broberg, Parayko and Fowler is very much in reach. and I'll take that everyday

You could take an easy out and say it is reasonable that Mailloux, Broberg, Parayko, and Fowler would average 10 goals each. Getting 40 goals distributed across the D would be huge and not at all unreasonable.

and throw in another ~8 from Faulk.. yes please

[TheJackBurton]

Broberg’s going to go from 8 goals last season to 20? Only 3 d-men in the entire league scored 20 last season. I consider it…unlikely.

Well I was so certain he had 12 goals that I failed to check before posting.

Before the injury it wasn't out of the question.

It took him a good 3 months or so to get to playing the way he was when the season started.

I don't think 20 is doable, but 12? That's very doable

IF everything goes well, 12-15 from Broberg, Parayko and Fowler is very much in reach. and I'll take that everyday

Yep without a doubt. Monty absolutely wants the defense to be active in the o-zone and encourages it.

Parayko is starting to show he has some offensive chops, Fowler always has, and Broberg definitely has shown offensive capability.