Benn's lax maneuvers during shootouts over the last few years is maddening. He tries to outsmart/outmaneuver the goalie and ends up tapping forward a softball. Just shoot the freakin' thing hard. When it comes to hitting and fighting, standing up the opponent's tough guys, Benn's a beast. When it comes to playing hard offensive hockey, oh, hoh hum, I'm back on the ice.
Radulov has decent play at times, but he has become a pass-first instead of a shoot-first player while near the net. Be greedy and shoot more! I like your goals, I just want more. I'm sure you do as well Rad!
Bishop--he seems to me to be playing 3/4 speed, then gets beat, then right after his head tilts up and he rolls his own eyes thinking, "Dang, how did I let that happen?"
Get in linebacker/goalie position and move like a snake, ready to pounce or move any direction!
Palveski--has he been great, and I've been out of the room when it happens?
I have no doubt Dallas will be a hard team to beat in the playoffs, but the beginning of the season seems to be like training camp for some top players. There is no fire.
...wisdom