Considering his linemates for most of the season, Koivu who historically is a playmaker more than a shooter, and Ryder who couldn't score if the girl was drunk...I mean, hasn't been scoring at his usual clip, how can Higgins get that many assists? Shoot the puck off Ryder's ass? Set him up with a 2 on 0 breakaway every time?
He'll get his assists when his linemates are ABLE to score. Were Ryder on pace for 30 goals, Higgins would be great assists-wise.