He could eclipse Joe Sakic ( 1,016 assists ) for 12th place on the all - time assist list before the season is through .
Is 43 helpers away from breaking into the top 10 ( Marcel Dionne , 1,040 ) .
He could eclipse Joe Sakic ( 1,016 assists ) for 12th place on the all - time assist list before the season is through , and is 43 helpers away from breaking into the top 10 ( Marcel Dionne , 1,040 ) .