This team is in a different place with a even slightly better PK.
We dont lose some of these games. We are playing very well 5v5 but if we cant figure out the PK then it doesnt matter if we are the best team in the history of the NHL 5v5.
After our good start and seeing how hard this team battles I almost forgot what we are supposed to be. Im very happy to see growth from our young players night in and night out. Wins are great the more the better but even with losses watching these guys play and thinking about a year or two down the road is awesome.
While I understand some posters issues with Zacha and want to compare this to other times we have seen "flashes" this isnt anything like that. His consistency has been there all season. Hes rounding out his game it would appear. He has an 8 game point streak that started BEFORE Nico came back. Hes played with all different players. Im very happy for Pavel and his growth.
Getting to tone in and see Hughes, Smith, Severson, Blackwood, Nico, Zacha, Bratt, and then a fun rotation of hard working rookies and fringe players working their tails off will make this season fun.
The future is finally looking bright.