6. Bobby Ryan
Apr 5, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators forward Bobby Ryan (6) carries the puck against Toronto Maple Leafs at the Air Canada Centre. Toronto defeated Ottawa 3-2 in an overtime shootout. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
Everybody knows about Ryan’s horrible end to the season. But the thing is, people have a short memory. People forget that for most of the season he was on pace for about 65 points, which would have been his second highest point total ever. Of course he didn’t hit that mark, but he still had 54 which isn’t horrible.
He was only able to score 18 goals, but 36 assists is nothing to scoff at. With a few more bounces here and there he would have been a 60 point player, which is easily a first line forward. I’m not sure if he will score 30 goals with Ottawa, but he will be able to get 50 points each season. There is an offensive decline that most forwards suffer, and Ryan will probably go through the same thing.
But to say he’s done as a productive winger is crazy. He’s an important part of the team, but it is just a bit disappointing that he isn’t the best forward on the team considering his hefty contract.
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