Pontus Aberg (he wants it pronounced “Ay-berg”) was widely expected to step up his production coming into this season. With two goals in last year’s Stanley Cup playoffs, including a huge game-winning-goal against Anaheim in Game 5, much was expected out of the young Swedish winger this season.
The argument was made that players like Craig Smith, Kevin Fiala, and Pontus Aberg (among others) would be able to step up this season after the loss of James Neal to the Expansion Draft. Personally, I have very high hopes for Aberg.