Hold on to your fantasy rosters, hockey fanatics! We’re diving deep into the crystal ball for the 2025-26 NHL season, and one name is shining brighter than a Vegas marquee: Mark Stone. After a solid 67 points in 66 games last season (19 goals, 48 assists), the whispers are turning into a roar. Can the Golden Knights’ captain truly elevate his game to elite, near-superstar offensive levels? My gut—and extensive analysis—says a resounding yes, especially with a massive new piece of the puzzle fitting perfectly into the desert.
The Stone Age is Far From Over: Why 2025-26 is His Year
Let’s not mince words: Mark Stone is a wizard with the puck, a defensive savant, and an offensive opportunist. His hockey IQ is off the charts, allowing him to consistently be in the right place at the right time. But to truly unlock his scoring ceiling, he needs dynamic playmakers around him. Last season, while good, wasn’t Stone’s absolute peak offensively, largely due to health and consistency of linemates. However, the 2025-26 landscape in Vegas is shifting dramatically, and it’s all pointing to a significant bump for Stone.
My projection for Mark Stone in the 2025-26 season? A fantastic 77 points. This breaks down to approximately 24 goals and 53 assists. Why such a confident leap? The answer is simple and electrifying: Mitch Marner. The addition of Marner, a bona fide elite playmaker, is nothing short of a game-changer for Stone. Marner’s vision, passing prowess, and ability to draw defenders will create acres of space and countless prime scoring opportunities for Stone. Imagine Stone’s net-front presence and uncanny ability to deflect pucks, now consistently fed by one of the league’s premier setup men. It’s a fantasy owner’s dream come true.
The power play is where this new synergy will truly explode. Picture this: Stone, Marner, Jack Eichel, Tomas Hertl, and Shea Theodore all on the ice together. That’s a unit oozing with skill, shooting talent, and playmaking genius. Stone, with his incredible hands in tight, will feast on Marner’s precise passes and Eichel’s heavy shots creating rebounds. This isn’t just an upgrade; it’s an offensive supernova waiting to happen. The key, as always with Stone, will be health. If he can stay on the ice for 70+ games, these projections might even be conservative.
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