Blackhawks 2016-17 Over/Under: Brandon Mashinter

Dec 3, 2015; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Chicago Blackhawks left wing Brandon Mashinter (53) and Ottawa Senators right wing Chris Neil (25) jockey for position on a face-off in the second period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2015; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Chicago Blackhawks left wing Brandon Mashinter (53) and Ottawa Senators right wing Chris Neil (25) jockey for position on a face-off in the second period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

As the regular season begins in just a couple of weeks, the Chicago Blackhawks are looking to improve on their early exit last season. The team kicks off training camp at Johnny’s Icehouse in Chicago on September 23. Over the next few weeks, Blackhawk Up will give projections for the stats of each player heading into the season, based off the trend of past three seasons, career averages, and potential line-mate projections. 

Can Mashinter Provide More Than Physicality For Chicago?

Let’s get this out of the way first; Brandon Mashinter deserves all the credit in the world for what he has worked for ad has done in his career to reach the level that he has played at in the NHL. The role of a physical player willing to drop the gloves for his teammates is largely a thankless role.

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That being said, there isn’t much that Mashinter has to offer the Chicago Blackhawks on the ice more than being a physical player who is willing to drop the gloves.

In his career at the AHL level, Mashinter has been a physical presence that could also score on a decent basis. Unfortunately for Mashinter, his responsibilities at the NHL level have been to be a hitter and a fighter when necessary. His point production at the NHL level has come solely from his time with the Blackhawks and there really seems to be no reason why much more will be expected from Mashinter in 2016-17.

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Factors

Last Three Seasons (AHL/NHL):

  • 2013-14
    • NHL: 6 GP – 0g, 0a, 0Pts, -1, 4:34 TOI (with New York Rangers)
    • AHL: 58 GP – 15g, 20a, 35Pts, -5 (with Hartford Wolf Pack, Rockford IceHogs)
  • 2014-15
    • AHL: 69 GP – 17g, 15a, 32Pts, +4 (with Rockford IceHogs)
    • 2015-16

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