Zack Hyman breaks his silence on the pain of Stanley cup defeat

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Finnegan Frost
October 9, 2024 (9:56 PM)

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In a recent interview, Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman spoke out about the pain of losing the Stanley Cup Final, and what he's been able to take away from the whole experience.

According The Hockey Writers, Hyman opened up about the emotional toll defeat had on him and his teammates. He called it «the worst feeling in sports,» as the Oilers fell just short of achieving the ultimate goal in hockey. The loss was gut-wrenching for the team, who had fought hard all season only to see their dreams shattered at the final hurdle.

«You give everything to hockeyand all of a sudden, you've got just immediately to come to the realization that it's not happening, «You've got to start from scratch,» he said

Although the pain of losing game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final had a profound impact on him, he's ready to let the past go. Zach Hyman hit several impressive milestones last season, including break through the 50+ goal mark for the first time in his career. With that in mind, what can the fanbase expect from Zach Hyman moving forward?

Based on his performance last season and his projected role on the team, I believe Hyman has the potential to surpass his 2023-24 point total. Iv'e mentioned this before in a previous article, but I'm projecting him to score around 50 goals and tally 30 assists, for a total of 80 points.

If you're looking for a reliable forward who can contribute in multiple categories, Hyman should be on your radar. His goal-scoring ability and constant presence in front of the net make him a versatile option for the team.

Hyman has been rated as one of the top NHL fantasy pickups heading into 2024-25. He has the advantage of playing on McDavid's wing which increases his overall scoring opportunities. Hyman will look to breakthrough his point totals from last year all while simultaneously bringing the Oilers back to the Stanley Cup.