Ex-Penguins Update: 2021-22 Final Stats

Having posted my playoff preview, I thought I’d take advantage of a little down time prior to the Penguins-Rangers series to compile my season ending Ex-Penguins Update.

The Blues’ David Perron was once again at the head of the expatriate class, leading the way in points (57) and tying for the top spot in goals (27) with Seattle’s Jared McCann. Perron, who scored a hat trick in the Blues’ playoff opener last night, has been productive everywhere but in the ‘Burgh. Still a mystery to me.

Back to McCann. Taking full advantage of a more prominent role out west, not to mention his lethal shot and release, Jared led the expansion Kraken in goals and points (50).

On the flip side, although his scoring touch has mysteriously waned, Phil Kessel remains an elite set-up man, topping the list (and the Coyotes) with 44 helpers. Remarkably, “The Thrill’s” iron-man streak of 982 consecutive games is second on the all-time list.

A special shout-out to Minnesota’s Frederick Gaudreau. I loved his grit, hockey smarts and compete level when he was here and hoped we’d re-sign him.

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