Emperoreddy
Show Me What You Got!
Now that preseason is over and we have 10 days to wait until we can watch hockey that counts. Now seems as good as time as any to look back and recap a successfull preseason and hand some grades out.
Forwards that stood out. Nico of course. 4 goals in 4 games. 7 points to lead the league. He is fast, smart, slick, and has hands of silk. The biggest thing that stands out is how good is defensive game is.
Jesper Bratt - where the f*** did this kid come from? He is a one man PKer. He gains the zone with ease and makes great passes.
Paval Zacha - this isn't the same kid as last year. He has man strength now. He is using his body, skating into the zone with speed and confidence. He is shooting more and looks like the 1C we all hoped he could be.
McLeod- One of my disappointments. He didn't play bad, his speed was evident. He just didn't seem quite ready for the pro game. Not down on him at all, but someone has to get cut with so many kids standing out.
Speers - same deal as McLeod. Lots of speed here and expect him to be a first call up.
Blandisi - another kid who came into camp on a mission. Gaining the zone with authority, lots of really slick passes and scoring plays. He wants on this roster.
Stafford - really liked his game and he seems to be clicking with the two young skilled centers. Gives us a good source of goals for all our play makers.
Hall - hall is Hall. He is insanely skilled, but jr was clear he wasn't going 100% and was sloppy as a result. What changed this year is we can survive an off night for Hall, and he seems to really be enjoying having players that can keep up for him.
Henrique - rough start to camp, but he seemed to find some stride as it went on. Bratt and JQ looked very solid at his wings and he seems set to be the safety valve for the two kids who will start in the top 6.
Mojo - what a great pickup. Smart player who excels and fast zone entries, something we struggled with last year.
KPalms - someone shout Kyle out of a cannon in camp. He was in beast mode in each game he played. He looks ready for a really big season.
Steve Noesen - played a good hard working game with some skill. Poised to be a solid 4tg liner.
Jq- Tough start, but he seemed to settle down. RW might be a good spot for him. His shot remains his deadliest weapon.
Hayes - nothing too stand outish, but he played himself into a contract to be our 13tg and fill in on the 4th line.
Coleman - same as Hayes, but well enough to potentially cover 4C until Boyle is healthy.
I'll do defense tomorrow.
Forwards that stood out. Nico of course. 4 goals in 4 games. 7 points to lead the league. He is fast, smart, slick, and has hands of silk. The biggest thing that stands out is how good is defensive game is.
Jesper Bratt - where the f*** did this kid come from? He is a one man PKer. He gains the zone with ease and makes great passes.
Paval Zacha - this isn't the same kid as last year. He has man strength now. He is using his body, skating into the zone with speed and confidence. He is shooting more and looks like the 1C we all hoped he could be.
McLeod- One of my disappointments. He didn't play bad, his speed was evident. He just didn't seem quite ready for the pro game. Not down on him at all, but someone has to get cut with so many kids standing out.
Speers - same deal as McLeod. Lots of speed here and expect him to be a first call up.
Blandisi - another kid who came into camp on a mission. Gaining the zone with authority, lots of really slick passes and scoring plays. He wants on this roster.
Stafford - really liked his game and he seems to be clicking with the two young skilled centers. Gives us a good source of goals for all our play makers.
Hall - hall is Hall. He is insanely skilled, but jr was clear he wasn't going 100% and was sloppy as a result. What changed this year is we can survive an off night for Hall, and he seems to really be enjoying having players that can keep up for him.
Henrique - rough start to camp, but he seemed to find some stride as it went on. Bratt and JQ looked very solid at his wings and he seems set to be the safety valve for the two kids who will start in the top 6.
Mojo - what a great pickup. Smart player who excels and fast zone entries, something we struggled with last year.
KPalms - someone shout Kyle out of a cannon in camp. He was in beast mode in each game he played. He looks ready for a really big season.
Steve Noesen - played a good hard working game with some skill. Poised to be a solid 4tg liner.
Jq- Tough start, but he seemed to settle down. RW might be a good spot for him. His shot remains his deadliest weapon.
Hayes - nothing too stand outish, but he played himself into a contract to be our 13tg and fill in on the 4th line.
Coleman - same as Hayes, but well enough to potentially cover 4C until Boyle is healthy.
I'll do defense tomorrow.
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