I have a feeling he breaks out, but realistically, I expect him to start the season strong. Show up to camp in amazing shape, play with Hathaway level enthusiasm and carve out a role on this team defensively (pk), and physically (people think we lost toughness from Engelland yet we get a full season of Lazaar, Stone, Hamonic and maybe Hathaway). Points are the hardest thing to predict, especially for a young player yet to breakout. Offensively I expect a hard forechecker, enough speed to push the defence back and for him to net a good portion of his chances. Bang home a few garbage goals while providing a net front presence. His style reminds me of when Glencross was one of the best grinders( right word?) In the league.
Guesstimating I'll say 11 goals, 25 points, 73 PIM, +16 in 69 games is pretty reasonable. Hopefully averaging 15 minutes a night by the end of the season as a third line fixture with PK time.
Ultimate upside is around Glencross but I doubt our lineup will be shallow enough for him to play that role, so less points. Good player, glad we got him.
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