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Straitjackets – Columbus Blue Jackets 2018-19 Season Preview

Robert Howard — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 19:08:04 +0000

REVIEW/STATE OF PLAY - Columbus made the playoffs for the second straight season under John Tortorella, bowing out in the first round to the inevitable cup winners Washington losing 4 – 2 – pushing four games into overtime. The two most important items on the team’s plate is their franchise goalie Sergei Bobrovsky and offensive sparkplug in Panarin are both unrestricted free agents after this season.

Panarin had a brilliant season leading the team in scoring but has expressed his reluctance to sign long term in Columbus. Bobrovsky is a two-time Vezina winner and last season was a typical stellar performance, appeared in 65 games (4^th most in the NHL), fifth in NHL wins, 10^th in save percentage (0.921) and 9^th in GAA (2.42 for goalies with more than 30 games played. Both are elite performers, with a perennial Vezina nominee irreplaceable. Until signed or traded their status will haunt the team.

Seth Jones

CHANING OF THE GUARD – a compelling story and reason for optimism was a generational changing of the guard over the course of the season. Young prospects replaced the old guard as core competitors and were deployed in key situations. Their top seven scorers included defenseman Seth Jones, (23 years old – 24:36 TOI/GP – 57 points), Zachary Werenski (20 years old – 22:35 TOI/GP - 37 points), forwards Pierre Luc Dubois (20 years old – 16:38 TOI/GP – 48 points), Oliver Bjorkstrand (23 years old – 14:18 TOI/GP – 40 points) and Alexander Wennberg (23 years old – 18:08 TOI/GP – 35 points in 66 games). They replaced more familiar Blue Jackets from the last five years of Nick Foligno, Brandon Dubinsky and Jack Johnson.

Rounding out the top seven scorers are Artemi Panarin and Cam Atkinson. Atkinson struggled with injuries early on but was electric down the stretch when paired with Panarin and Dubois posting 14 goals and 25 points in his final 20 games. Dubois fired 19 points in his final 21 games while Panarin put up an astonishing 33 points in his final 20 games. As a result, the team record over the final quarter was 15-5-2, including a 10-game winning streak in a 13 -1 – 0 stretch. .

The emergence of Pierre-Luc Dubois as a number one center in his rookie season justified GM Kekkalainen decision to take him third overall in the 2016 draft. He particularly shone in the second half after getting adjusted to pace in the NHL. He added two goals and four point in the playoffs while playing 23:09 per game. Oliver Bjorkstrand and Alexander Wennberg are promising but had mixed seasons. Wennberg entered the season as a number one center, but injury and inconsistency were a challenge, fighting a groin issue much of the season. Bjorkstrand saw a mixed bag of line mates but as a shooter to Wennbergs passer they seem like a match. 24-year-old Josh Anderson is a promising young power forward who was firing at a pace to start the season with 10 goals in 17 games after missing pre-season. Offence slowed from there and is not a given to play in the top six this season.

Nick Foligno and Brandon Dubinsky had come to personify the Blue Jackets with their gritty two way play and soft hands on the right occasion. Dubinsky endured a terrible season with injury issues. A healthy scratch at times down the stretch the A was removed from his sweater. He had a healthy summer and is signed for another three years at 32 years of age at a cap hit of $5.85 million AAV.

Foligno is likewise signed up for the three years at $5.5 million and is coming of the worst season of his career. 30-years-old the Captain is proud and capable of providing a solid comeback. He saw his power play production drop from 21 points to four last season despite similar ice time. Dubinsky and Foligno are expensive pieces if they are third and fourth line producers. A rebound is in order or both contracts become albatrosses when it comes time to sign Panarin and Bobrovsky.

JONES A NORRIS THREAT - Seth Jones emerged as a potential Norris trophy threat finishing fourth this year in voting. A blazing finish with 21 points in 17 games down the stretch, a strong argument to be made he was the best defenseman in the NHL at the time. Paired with Zach Werenski for most of the season they are formidable top pairing defense. Werenski enters his third NHL season with a slight regression in points from a 47-point rookie season but owns a bright future.

Beyond those two there are some concerns about depth. Formers second overall pick Ryan Murray had another season shortened by injury and his development has been slowed by consistent missed time. He kills penalties and it is too soon to write him off but doubts are growing. He is an RFA after this season.

OUTLOOK - Assuming nothing earth shattering happens; the Blue Jackets will return with relatively few changes to their core. They have elite young stars that will get better. They will be competitive again and could surprise in the playoffs in front of the all-world goalie.

Columbus – System Overview

Ryan Wagman — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 15:56:39 +0000

How important is it to have a strong, competitive AHL farm club? The Columbus Blue Jackets may be a great case study in answering that question. In 2015-16, in their ninth year of existence, the Lake Erie Monsters (since renamed as the Cleveland Monsters) finished second in the Central Division in the regular season and got hot in the playoffs, finishing the AHL season by raising the Calder Cup.

The Monsters lineup was a mix of AHL veterans like Michael Chaput, Trent Vogelhuber and Ryan Craig, with legitimate prospects including Sonny Milano, Oliver Bjorkstrand, Josh Anderson, Kerby Rychel, Zach Werenski, and Lukas Sedlak.

It may not be a fluke that four of the latter group of players all played prominent roles with Columbus this year, helping lead the Blue Jackets into the postseason for only the second time in their brief history. In addition to Anderson, Bjorkstrand, Werenski and Sedlak, part time netminder Joonas Korpisalo also spent much of the season in the NHL. Meanwhile Rychel and Dillon Heatherington were used in trades to bring in other players who played NHL roles.

An interesting comparison would be with the Milwaukee Admirals, Nashville’s farm club, who took the regular season division title over Lake Erie, but were swept in the first round by Grand Rapids (Detroit). The leading scorer of that team was Kevin Fiala, a former first rounder who seemed to cement himself as an NHLer last year. Part time goalie Juuse Saros also spent most of this past season in the NHL. Frederick Gaudreau and Pontus Aberg were a few more who made an NHL dent this year. A few others who spent the early part of 2015-16 in Milwaukee but had already moved on to the NHL well before the AHL playoffs had begun include Colton Sissons and Viktor Arvidsson. Other legit prospect who were part of the excellent regular season team but have still yet to get much NHL ice time include Vladislav Kamenev and Trevor Murphy.

Looking back to 2014-15, the Calder Cup was won by the Manchester Monarchs (LA), a franchise that immediately relocated to Ontario, California. The only key contributors from that club who became regular NHLers the next year were Colin Miller and Nick Shore.

Although the sample size looked at was very small, it is certainly not clear that AHL postseason success breeds immediate success in the NHL level. Werenski was a part of that Monsters squad out of convenience. He decided to leave Michigan after their season (his sophomore year) ended. Instead of moving up to Columbus, the Jackets convinced him to remain on the farm for the remainder of the schedule, as much to delay the start of his ELC as anything. He only appeared in seven regular season AHL games before exploding in the playoffs.

Sedlak can likely thank his burgeoning NHL career on that sparkling playoff run. A depth player for Lake Erie in the regular season, he become a go-to offensive demon in the playoffs. His regular season NHL production looks more like his AHL work did. Not that there is anything wrong with seeing your AHL club succeed, but having strong young talent at the AHL level is a good thing in and of itself. The team-wide AHL success is a nice bonus.

Pierre-Luc Dubois of the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles was selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first round of the 2016 NHL Entry Draft in Buffalo, NY on Friday June 24, 2016. Photo by Aaron Bell/CHL Images

1 Pierre-Luc Dubois – Notably when he was first returned to the QMJHL as a roster cut, Dubois did not really pick up his pace until the WJC where he was a plus playmaker using his size and strength to positive impact in all zones. He was much more effective in the second half and the QMJHL playoffs. Very intelligent and versatile forward can play in a middle six role now, with potential for more down the road. Will get a much longer look at NHL camp this year.

2 Oliver Bjorkstrand – A high volume shooter, Bjorkstrand found it much easier to hit the back of the next in his second go round in the AHL, scoring nearly as much in 37 games as he did in 51 the year prior. He also showed the ability to provide offense at the NHL level, becoming a lineup regular by the end of the season. Owns great hands, and puts in the work to get to pucks and make something happen with them. Although he prefers sh

Oliver Bjorkstrand Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire)

ooting, he knows how to share. Very slight, will need to play with some heavier players to help create space.

3 Sonny Milano – A former first round pick, Milano began to produce offense at a top six rate in his second full AHL campaign. A masterful puck handler, he shows flashes of absolute brilliance, and at other times, is limited to simply having great composure and patience. Has very good vision and can be very creative in his puck maneuverings, whether his own handling or in passes to teammates. Also showed a lot of growth in his two-way game. Not far from the NHL.

4 Vitali Abramov – An offensive dynamo stolen in the third round in 2016, Abramov followed up his draft year by leading the QMJHL in scoring. A slippery finesse player, he has elite edge work and great top speed. His puck handling is delightful and he knows how to finish his own chances. Despite his size deficiency, he is reliable in his own end, and was regularly used to kill penalties with Gatineau. Too good for the Q, but not ready for the NHL.

5 Tyler Motte – The former Hobey Baker finalist was not ready for the NHL when the Chicago Blackhawks had him begin the season in the Show. Two games short of losing his prospect eligibility, they sent Motte back to the AHL. By years’ end, he was the best player for their Rockford affiliate. Acquired by Columbus in the Saad/Panarin trade, he plays a feisty, talented game not too dissimilar to that of Brendan Gallagher. That is the upside. Should be NHL ready this year.

6 Vladislav Gavrikov – A big, mobile, defensive zone specialist, Gavrikov is the best defensive prospect currently in the Blue Jackets’ system. Began to contribute more offensively as last season wore on, finishing with breakout performances in the KHL postseason and then the World Championships. Even if his offensive gains do not carry over, his hockey smarts and physicality both grade out as high end. Still an open question when he comes to North America.

7 Andrew Peeke – Big bodied defenseman had a strong freshman season with Notre Dame. Peeke has quick hands and a decent point shot. While he could be more aggressive with his stick, closing gaps and pressuring puck carriers before they can create danger, he is steady once the puck is in his zone, clogging lanes, clearing his crease and putting opponents on the ice with heavy hits. More a passer than a puck carrier, he has shutdown potential.

8 Kevin Stenlund – Seen as a bit of a surprise when he was taken in the second round in 2015, Stenlund was never highly considered by the Swedish powers that be, never being selected to represent the Tre Kronor in any internationally sanctioned tournament. While he scored well in junior hockey, he could not match that in the SHL until this year when he played a critical role for SHL champs HV71. A strong skater with a good shot, he profiles as a middle six forward.

9 Gabriel Carlsson – A plodding skater with a weak point shot, Carlsson literally does everything else very well to make up for those two deficiencies and still be a viable prospect. His decisions with the puck are generally right. He reads defensive zone coverage well, allowing him to support the offensive attack through solid puck movement. In his own zone, he does well at closing passing and shooting lanes. Will never be a scorer, but can contribute as a bottom pairing blueliner.

10 Alexandre Texier – An incredibly fast skater with intriguing puck skills, Texier made waves as a legitimate draft prospect not only from France, but playing in France. He has done well at every level he has ever played at, although the competition at those levels (French league, WJC Division 1A) pales in comparison to everyone else on all of the team lists. Off to play in Liiga next year, he will be tested. Will be most interesting to see how he acclimates to the pace of play.

11 Elvis Merzlikins – Now four years running as one of the top netminders in Switzerland’s top league, the Latvian Merzlikins is a very athletic goalie who loves to come out of the crease aggressively to challenge the shooter. Very quick from post to post, he does not let occasional lapses or bad goals get to him. In case, he reads the play quite well and bad goals are rare. He should be ready for the challenge of AHL play, but will be in Switzerland again this year.

12 Scott Harrington – Columbus’ seventh defenseman last season, Harrington spent the majority of his season in the press box. Originally drafted by Pittsburgh and traded to Toronto in the Phil Kessel deal, he became Columbus property in a trade for former first rounder Kerby Rychel. His puck play is on the iffy side, but he is a very good skater and takes care of things in his own end. A ready-now NHLer, but with a ceiling no higher than the third pairing.

13 Ryan Collins – Through his freshman and sophomore seasons with the Golden Gophers, Collins struggled mightily to live up to his billing as a second round draft pick. As a junior, his overall game started to come together. Always a solid skater for his plus size, he grew more comfortable playing the puck, while improving his decision making at both ends of the ice. He enters the pro game with the ability to be relied upon for tough situations and with reason to believe there is more offense in the tank.

14 Calvin Thurkauf – Big and physical, Thurkauf is also a strong skater for his size. Drafted in his second year of eligibility as a big forward with a good energy game, he took an increased offensive role with Kelowna last season, getting the room to work on his shot and puck handling skills. He prefers playing near the opposing crease and has the hands to score from in tight. Good performances in the WHL postseason as well as the WJC portend well for his AHL future.

15 Veeti Vainio – An injury prone speedster, Vainio is an excellent skater with great poise and confidence when he plays. He certainly has his red flags. In addition to his growing injury history, he can play soft and show a clear lack of intensity at times. The injuries – he was limited to nine regular season games last year and is out indefinitely now – have prevented him from working on those issues, but his speed cannot be taught.

16 Kole Sherwood – The first of five consecutive prospects brought to the organization as an undrafted free agent, Sherwood also has the distinction of being the first player from the Columbus area signed by the Blue Jackets. A good skater with a hard shot, he is an all-out workhorse whose offensive game has taken several steps forward since signing and moving to the OHL to develop, especially once he was given an offensive role with Flint. Ready for the AHL.

17 Markus Hannikainen – Signed as a 22 year old coming off a solid offensive showing in Liiga with JYP, Hannikainen is a good skater with hockey smarts and jam, although his offensive upside is ultimately limited. Physical without being a hard hitter, he also uses his body well to protect the puck. Plays a dogged style. His first few NHL cameos did not lead to much, but the Blue Jackets like him and gave him another two years to shoot for a full time NHL job.

18 Justin Scott – An average-sized forward with a big man’s game, Scott has surprisingly soft hands and touch. A reliable player in all three zones, he made a fairly smooth transition from an OHL career with Barrie to the AHL grind. A very heads-up player, he can bring energy and awareness to the game in all three zones. He profiles as an energy line winger, although his skating needs improvement, especially in his first few steps, to get there.

19 Sam Vigneault – A big center who gave up the final year of his collegiate eligibility at Clarkson, Vigneault plays a power forward game. Likes to take up space in front of the net and was immediately showcasing his strength against more experienced defenders in the AHL at the tail end of last season. Possesses high hockey IQ and good hands. Has bottom six upside with special teams possibilities as well. Not the most aggressive.

20 Matiss Kivlenieks – He is not the biggest, not the most athletic, nor the most technically proficient goaltender in the world. Not even in the organization. But Kivlenieks stops pucks. Always has. He had been committed to play for Minnesota State Mankato, but when Columbus offered him an ELC after leading Sioux City to the Clark Cup finals, the Latvian netminder turned pro. Demonstrated exquisite poise throughout his USHL run.

While the Blue Jackets system lacks an abundance of high end talent, it is chock full of players who are close to ready to contributing. Some like Bjorkstrand, Dubois and maybe Motte and/or Milano should play significant roles with the team this year. Others like Gavrikov and Merzlikins might be ready skills-wise, but are still paying in Europe. A few others like Collins and Carlsson are around one year of AHL development away from being ready. Added up, and it looks like the Blue Jackets surprising success last season was only the first in what should be the organization’s best yet run of contention.

Brian Dumoulin and J-S Dea among Rookie Tournament standouts for Pittsburgh

David Burstyn — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 21:07:57 +0000

LONDON, ONT. -- A look at five Pittsburgh Penguins prospects who made an impact at the Maple Leafs Rookie Tournament; headlined by third-year pro Brian Dumoulin. The Biddeford, Maine native showed that he is close to being NHL ready and will have opportunities with blueliners Olli Maatta and Derrick Pouliot recovering from injury.

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Brian Dumoulin -- Displayed good poise and the ability to spearhead rushes as his play with the puck was very confident .. an upright skater with good short bursts of explosiveness up the ice .. first passes were generally accurate .. walked the line effectively at the point - and with purpose as he was used extensively on the power play .. demonstrated a capacity to get his shots through traffic - and was smart enough to sense when to unload his slap shot or a timely-placed wrister .. will have to continue tightening up in the defensive zone .. his expansive reach helps bails him out of trouble as he is a healthy stickchecker however he was also prone to some costly giveaways and the odd lapse in judgment .. needs to play with more assertiveness and finish checks utilizing his 6-foot-4, 220-pound frame .. wore the letter and played in all situations .. on the cusp of cracking the NHL as a viable third-pairing defenceman.

Scott Harrington -- Boasts modest size and a good skill set however his skating has not seen the kind of improvement that is/was needed in order to become an NHL regular .. struggled with lateral cuts and also showed that he misses a top-end gear .. capable of manufacturing rushes up ice, averaged about two end-to-end forays in each contest however his game would be more suited as a two-way defenceman who pushes up pucks rather than carrying them into the zone .. his reverse skating is not quite polished either .. showed good offensive fortitude when plays were developed down low to jump off the line and into the slot .. known for his defensive abilities, yet lost his man and missed assignments on a few occasions .. will require further grooming at the AHL level as he is not quite ready.

Jean-Sebastien Dea -- Undrafted free-agent signing assumed the first-line centre duties and played extremely well all camp getting on the scoreboard in all three games .. shifty and very agile .. displayed an ability to make a series of plays in the slot while showing little fear in attacking danger zones despite his diminutive stature .. tenacious and determined - he stayed with plays and was always 'dialled in' and working to get into better scoring positions .. a crisp passer, highly aware and intuitive .. doesn’t panic in the presence of a scoring opportunity .. showed off a quick snap shot, scoring a handful of goals off rebounds .. darty skater, who is not only deceptively fast but also quite elusive and difficult to track/check .. will need some AHL grooming to work on his defensive game but all signs indicate that he could push for a roster spot sooner rather than later.

Anton Zlobin -- Rode shotgun to Dea and played with solid intensity however only inside the offensive zone .. possesses good speed and an active stick and is equipped with a decent set of soft hands .. can be wildly inconsistent however .. needs to focus on developing his play in the neutral and defensive zones as he is more of a one-dimensional player - based on these performances .. slippery and elusive, but doesn't necessarily like to get hit .. there's skill here yet he isn't enough of a complete player to be considered a key part of the Penguins immediate plans.

Tristan Jarry -- Played okay against Chicago as he showcased his athleticism and compact butterfly style .. very economical in his movements, slides across well and is not caught out of position .. his lateral mobility is understated as he does not appear to be moving fast yet is always in position .. reads and reacts properly - showing good anticipation in correlation to the play .. boasts extremely quick pads as he can kick aside shots with ease .. his 'down low' coverage is a primary strength to his game .. however, he looked awkward when having to defend against players who were aggressively crashing his crease .. still needs to add strength to fend off those types of plays .. will get a good chance to compete for the starting duties for Team Canada at the WJC.

Scouting Knights: Elie, Liberati, Patterson

David Burstyn — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:18:44 +0000

The London Knights could make history at the 2013 NHL Draft - if Nikita Zadorov, Max Domi, and Bo Horvat are among the top 30 selections.

With the trio rated in the first round of the McKeen's midterm rankings, it would mark a franchise first for the Knights to produce three first-rounders in the same draft year.

The club has pulled off the double four times, most recently in 2009 with John Tavares and Nazem Kadri.

It's not the only developing storyline here however, as the 'main three' could be joined on the draft floor by at least three other Knights in Remi Elie, Miles Liberati, and Jake Patterson.

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Remi Elie (LW, 2013), London

The former first-overall pick for the CCHL in 2011, strung together a fine season for Hawkesbury (59-21-25-46) before joining the Knights full-time this season .. given a remarkably deep London team, he has not been allotted the ice time needed to develop .. began as a steady fourth-line contributor but slowly worked his way up due to an infectious work ethic and crash-and-bang style .. small in stature but built like a fire hydrant and never shy about initiating contact .. battles, competes, generates chances out of sheer will and determination .. a dogged forechecker .. attacks the boards and can generate a cycle .. gets puck in deep, keeps things simple, finishes checks .. a slightly better-than-average skater once he gets going - has a deep knee bend but also an awkward start-up that doesn’t generate much speed off the mark .. his hand skills and overall stickhandling ability are simply not there however - even if he does play an energetic game and is hard on the puckcarrier .. tends to fight the puck and is better when he dishes off quickly and goes to the front of the goal .. confidence is still a work in progress as he plays at times in fear of making a mistake .. plays a character game in that he will defend teammates and that he buys in and doesn’t try to do too much .. strong on skates despite not being overly quick .. bit of a puck-chaser offensively - struggles to create and is only effective when driving the net with the puck or cycling down low to maintain possession time so the top line can get rest .. shown marginal improvement through the year, but can improve his stock considerably with a solid playoff as those types of tight games seem to suit his playing style .. nevertheless, still very raw at this point as he lacks elite hands and appears to be a simple up-down, puck-dumping winger.

Miles Liberati (D, 2013), London

Played Prep School Hockey for Hill Academy last season emerging as one of their best players .. made the Knights out of training camp but struggled to find a consistent shift until the start of November .. took advantage of the departures of three key defenseman - Olli Maatta, Scott Harrington, Nikita Zadorov - to their respective World Junior squads, and has stepped up his game when asked to play additional minutes in their absence .. the result has not been overly favourable as he labours at this point to handle such a prime workload .. a decent puckmover - can make plays and does a good job of hitting his man with a first pass .. his skating is a concern including a slushy first step .. struggles against the better teams and an applied forecheck .. average to below-average in his own zone, as he is more of a stickchecker who tries to keep his gaps tight .. can get physically pushed around and doesn’t have a mean streak to his game .. panics under pressure and routinely makes mistakes as he will default to his weaker backhand side to make a play once flushed out of his pocket .. doesn’t gauge his time and space overly well .. displayed flashes of skill and potential, however his point totals have not been forthcoming - and it will be his offensive abilities that will draw NHL draft attention .. appears to be on the outside looking in - at this point.

Jake Patterson (G, 2013), London

Stepped in and played very well in a back-up role posting an impressive 12-1-1 record and beating several high-end teams in support of London's franchise-record 24-game winning streak .. a hybrid goalie who adopts more of a stand-up style .. demonstrates good positioning and overall awareness .. fairly fluid in his movements with solid fundamentals .. lacks overall quickness however, both in his ability to recover and in lateral movement .. boasts an okay glovehand and does a fairly decent job managing rebounds .. good size and net coverage, albeit his lack of quickness will hinder him at the pro level .. looks like a good junior goalie.

WJHC: Team Canada Player Points By Period

Gus Katsaros — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:09:23 +0000

Here's a special little treat for all World Junior Championships enthusiasts.

Congratulations to all players named by Hockey Canada to represent the colors in the upcoming IIHF World Junior Hockey Champinships in Ufa.

To celebrate their appointments, here is a breakdown of all Team Canada players (except for Ryan Nugent-Hopkins) points breakdown by period. Skaters only, goalies are excluded.

			Goals				Assist1				Assist2
#	No. Name	TEAM	1st	2nd	3rd	OT	1st	2nd	3rd	OT	1st	2nd	3rd	OT
	DEFENSEMEN
27	Hamilton, Dougie	Niagara IceDogs	2	3	2	1	4	3	8	0	5	3	10	0
6	Harrington, Scott	London Knights	0	0	1	0	1	2	1	0	1	1	3	0
24	Murphy , Ryan	Kitchener Rangers	0	2	1	1	1	2	7	0	3	3	2	0
16	Ouellet, Xavier	Blainville-Boisbriand Armada	3	1	1	0	3	4	3	0	2	3	5	0
8	Reinhart, Griffin	Edmonton Oil Kings	1	2	1	0	2	1	1	0	0	3	3	0
4	Morgan Rielly	Moose Jaw Warriors	0	5	2	0	2	8	5	0	0	2	4	0
26	Wotherspoon, Tyler	Portland Winterhawks	1	1	1	0	1	5	2	0	3	6	3	0

	FORWARDS
15	Camara, Anthony	Barrie Colts	7	6	9	0	6	2	3	1	2	1	3	0
21	Danault, Phillip	Victoriaville Tigres	4	4	6	0	1	7	5	0	7	7	2	1
27	Drouin, Jonathan	Halifax Mooseheads	4	9	6	0	3	4	3	0	8	7	4	0
11	Huberdeau, Jonathan	Saint John Sea Dogs	5	6	5	0	5	9	5	1	4	3	2	0
10	Hudon, Charles	Chicoutimi Sagueneens	3	7	8	0	1	8	4	0	2	1	2	0
22	Jenner, Boone	Oshawa Generals	9	12	6	0	0	7	5	0	1	2	5	0
34	Lipon, JC	Kamloops Blazers	5	9	8	0	6	6	6	0	6	4	7	0
22	MacKinnon, Nathan	Halifax Mooseheads	9	6	6	1	8	9	8	0	1	3	1	0
8	Rattie, Ty	Portland Winterhawks	5	4	10	0	6	7	6	0	1	2	6	0
20	Ritchie, Brett	Niagara IceDogs	9	8	10	0	2	3	7	0	4	3	4	0
19	Scheifele, Mark	Barrie Colts	7	3	9	2	5	5	4	0	5	2	5	1
18	Strome, Ryan	Niagara IceDogs	4	8	10	0	11	11	11	0	3	2	2	0
	Ryan Nugent-Hopkins	Oklahoma City Barons

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