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The Marlies forward group has looked out of sync. McKegg has looked good and so has Abbott, but even then the line seemed lacked chemistry.

The offense really seems to take a hit without the likes of Smith in the lineup (Ashton to a lesser extent given he's only been here for 2 games - but I think he'll produce if he's around with the Marlies long enough). Abbott looks strong, but after that there's not much offensive punch yet. Some questioned the Marlies ability to score this year and I think it shows when they miss a few guys to call-ups. At the same time, they aren't even 10 games into the season so the transition for some from juniors and the chemistry that needs to be built isn't quite there yet.

A good sign your forwards aren't generating enough offense is by the shot totals. The veterans/more mature players seem to be doing fine, but the youth I think need to take a bit more charge. Ross looks a bit snake bitten given his shot total (16 shots/6 games) vs. goal totals (0 goals, 0 points). While other players depended on to produce more like McKegg (7 shots through 7 game), and D'Amigo (3 shots through 7 games) need to bring it a bit more. D'Amigo hasn't been given much offensive assignment, but for a guy who's produced well in the past I think he can do more. He's had well over a 100 shots in defensive roles in seasons past, so as a more seasoned player he needs to step up a bit more IMO.

He's playing a defensive role. See's special teams on the PK, but overall he's been average. Nothing really noteworthy.