Nikita Kucherov etches his name into the record books with a 100-assist season

Nikita Kucherov 2023-24 season will down as arguably one of the best seasons held by someone not named Wayne Gretzky. Kucherov notched 44 goals while becoming the fifth player ever to record 100 assists in a season. We discuss his phenomenal 144-point season while wondering whether or not these accomplishments could be achieved again next season.
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[@yellowsnowman9157]

Great analysis. Love that you pointed out that he is a historic player because he is. He has his flaws but boy can be be dynamic and special.

[@tonysoprano7777]

Agree with a lot of your points. Kucherov will be the best he can. 1 week after the season ended he was on the ice working on his skills. The whole team has to start playing 60mins. I do pin that on Cooper. 50/50 he wins the award. The writers always have there poster boy. When he gets frustrated it’s because the players around him aren’t playing the best and the opponents key in on him and he can’t carry the team. Stammer will have a good year. Doesn’t have the trade hanging over his head. When JBB said he wasn’t trading him he came alive. We need to. Retool a little. I’ve talked who we need to get rid of. Sign Duclair. A big defenseman and another bottom six. Younger guys who will be here awhile. No more older players they think might have a good year left

[@beverlyb1881]

Kucherov A. 50/50 on his awards this season. One could argue this team is not the team it is today without him since he came into league. He carries team every year. Excited for this upcoming season but everyone has to step up. Totally unfair to just rely on him year after year.