Points Predictions: Columbus Blue Jackets Forwards
By Mark Huss
- Last Season: 6 G, 13 A for 19 Points
- 2013-2014 Season Prediction: 21 G, 29 A for 50 Points
- I have high hopes for Foligno. I think he can be a solid second line winger, he just needs to get back to producing like one. Last year was a let down, this year needs to be better. He is still a young player but he has a lot of NHL experience, this will show during this 82 game season.
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Last Season: 12 G, 15 A for 27 Points
2013-2014 Season Prediction: 33 G, 30 A for 63 Points
Gaborik needs to return back into the scoring machine he once was during his days in Minnestoa, and like the 2011-12 season as a Ranger. It is no secret that the Blue Jackets will rely on him for the majority of their scoring. He doesn’t have to do it himself though, secondary scoring should increase from last season as well, so hopefully he doesn’t feel too much pressure.
- Last Season: 13 G, 9 A for 22 Points
- 2013-2014 Season Prediction: 20 G, 19 A for 49 Points
- When Horton makes his debut for the Blue Jackets I expect him to come out of the gates strong. He will want to prove that he is worth every penny, and I think he will do that this season. Columbus would be in a better situation if they had Horton all year, but I think when the time comes and he is ready, we will see the team have a good boost of energy.