Quick thoughts (8.7)...
CSW - A bit better tonight. Connor was really flying. Scheifele lacked a bit of jump. They need to cut out the long shifts they take attained.
ELL - Terrific game. Ehlers was outstanding. His quickness and vision really damaged thetCanucks. Little continued his strong early season play. His timing with the wingers is improving. Laine did a better job controlling the puck along the boards. His shot still doesn't seem to be where it was last season.
CLT -Another really strong game. They dominated the D down low and made some nice interchanges and plays around the net. Only drawback were some brain cramps by Tanev with the puck in his own zone.
LRM - I thought they really came on as the game progressed. Roslovic was really using his speed and edges to create space. Lemieux was very hard along the boards, and played a smart game. He's earned a longer look. Perreault was really good at puck possession, creating chances.
44-8 Morrissey was outstanding again. He's faster and stronger this year, and making more offensive plays. Trouba probably wants that one rush defense back, but otherwise I thought he was really strong. His puck management and movement is more solid this year compared to early most seasons.
7-33 Chiarot looks a lot better next to Buff, doesn't he? Buff with a strong and steady game. His skills are top grade, but he did whiff on a few slappers tonight.
70-57 Meh. Myers wasn't that bad, though his roughing minor was stupid. Morrow was soft defensively, as he has been too much this year.
Hellebuyck with a really solid game, with a few timely good saves.