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Nick Lardis Reaching 70 Goals: A Harbinger of Future NHL Stardom or a Product of Todays OHL?

Nick Lardis joins elite company potting his 70th goal, a feat unseen since John Tavares. Does this signify Lardis is destined for similar NHL success, or does it speak more to the current state of the OHL? Is scoring up league-wide, are goalies less developed, or is Lardis truly a generational talent?

Consider this: Lardis's previous career high was just 29 goals. What factors contributed to such a dramatic increase in production? Improved linemates? A new coaching system? Or simply natural development taking a massive leap forward?

While 70 goals is an incredible accomplishment, how does it translate to NHL success? Many high-scoring juniors fail to replicate that production at the pro level. Will Lardis be different? What aspects of his game suggest he can make the jump?

Let's hear your thoughts. Is this a sign of great things to come for Lardis and the Blackhawks, or simply a statistical anomaly in a high-scoring junior league? Share your insights and predictions.