On our latest podcast, we talked about Mitch and I making a bet. It was a New York Islanders bet, of course, and it had to do with how many points Mathew Barzal will finish the season with this upcoming year.
Last year Barzal outplayed everyone’s expectations. 85 points in your first full season in the league is incredible and that’s why he was a lock to take home the Calder Trophy this past June.
On the second line, playing with Jordan Eberle and a combination of Andrew Ladd and Anthony Beauvillier, Barzal became an assist monster.