With ten goals in his last twelve games, it may be time to give Brian Halonen another look.
This is not exactly breaking news for fans of this site, but the Devils have struggled scoring goals this season. One guy who is doing that in Utica lately is Brian Halonen. Is it time to recall him? Let’s take a look.
Brian Halonen has a team-leading 14 goals for the Comets in only 23 games. Earlier this season, the 27-year-old winger had a nine game stint with the big club, scoring his first NHL goal in nine games. Perhaps, most-encouraging is Halonen’s recent run of ten goals in his last dozen games.
Halonen remained hot this Saturday, joining Ethan Edwards and Cam Squires as Utica’s three goal scorers in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Hershey Bears. Nico Daws was in net, stopping only 14 of 18 shots. It was another loss for the Comets and another goal for the winger. At 27, it’s likely now or never for Halonen. The Devils should give him another opportunity.
It was a mostly uneventful week for Devils prospects. What do you think? Post your comments below.