Next up, we will do predictions for the bottom 6 forwards.
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1) Matt Martin
4 goals
6 assists
60 PIMS
After setting the league record for hits last season and a career high in goals and assists, Martin will come out with a solid offensive season. With the increased toughness on the team I think his penalty minutes will see a small decrease because it isn't all up to him anymore.
2) David Ullstrom
7 goals
5 assists
12 points
Ullstrom was solid in his cup of coffee with the team last season. After having more time in Bridgeport to fine tune his game I think Ullstrom will build on his stats last season during this shortened campaign.
3) Eric Boulton
0 goals
1 assist
100 PIMS
Boulton wont contribute much when in the lineup, but he will serve his role as the teams new Trevor Gillies well.
4) Marty Reasoner
3 goals
2 assists
5 points
Reasoner will be solid at faceoffs and serve as a good mentor for the young players in this shortened season.
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5) Jesse Joensuu
10 goals
5 assists
15 points
After having a solid season during the lockout, although a little banged up Joensuu will finally be able to translate his game up here.
6) Casey Cizikas
6 goals
10 assists
16 points
After a brief time with the big club last season, I could see Casey putting up a similar pace of points as he did with the big club last season. The additional time in Bridgeport has done nothing but help him.
Guys who may see time:
1) Colin McDonald
3 goals
5 assists
8 points
McDonald is an AHL veteran and has put up solid numbers in his career in the AHL. With the expected injuries in this shortened season I could see McDonald get a look and not look out of place.
2) Josh Bailey
5 goals
7 assists
12 points
In this injury shortened season, although it will be short for him I think he will be productive.
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