Poirier nearing more franchise history

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Jeremie Poirier is closing in on another franchise record.

Earlier this season, Poirier became the Saint John Sea Dogs franchise leader in goals by a defenseman, surpassing Alex Grant's 40. Now, with over half a season left to play (hopefully), the Calgary Flames prospect is just 11 points away from setting a new franchise mark for points by a d-man.

Thomas Chabot currently holds the Sea Dogs team record followed closely by Nathan Beaulieu.

Player	Seasons	GP	Points
Tomas Chabot	2013-2017	202	153
Nathan Beaulieu	2008-2012	233	152
Jeremie Poirier	2018-2022	188	143
Kevin Gagne	2008-2013	269	136
Simon Despres	2007-2011	240	134

Poirier recorded nine goals and 32 points in 30 games before the Christmas break. He sits third in QMJHL scoring by defensemen and fourth in goals.

"I expect him to continue to produce offensively because that’s his gift," Sea Dogs president and general manager Trevor Georgie told CHSJ News earlier this month. "But I expect him to round out his defensive game more. I expect a second half where the points will still be there, but I expect him to take more steps defensively.”

In terms of assists, Poirier has 99 in his Sea Dogs career, placing him sixth all-time. William Villeneuve, who has often been paired with Poirier over the years, sits fourth with 104. Chabot currently holds the record with 119 - another record that could fall over the next few months.