Flames Midseason Report Card

[WhereIsIt]

I had a bad case of the All-Star break blues and graded each player's performance at the just-over-halfway mark of the season. You can read my full write-up for each player here: http://alongtheboards.com/2015/01/flames-midseason-report-cards/

Here's what I got. Post your own grades if you like.

Mikael Backlund (A-)
Brandon Bollig (C-)
Lance Bouma (A-)
Paul Byron (B-)
Joe Colborne (B)
Johnny Gaudreau (A)
Curtis Glencross (B)
Markus Granlund (B-)
Jiri Hudler (A)
David Jones (B-)
Josh Jooris (B+)
Sean Monahan (B+)
Mason Raymond (C-)
Matt Stajan (B)
T.J. Brodie (A-)
Raphael Diaz (C)
Derykslav Smidelland (D+)
Mark Giordano (A+)
Dennis Wiseman (B)
Kris Russell (B)
Jonas Hiller (B-)
Karri Ramo (C-)

BTW grades are given out with expectations and role taken into account to a certain extent. Generally at B- and lower I start to have some question marks about a player's play. Overall, team has been really good (duh) with most players getting good grades.

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[1Boliever]

C- is too harsh for Ramo. He's been fine. He is inconsistant, so they need to get him in there when he's hot, which is convenient because it seems to be when the other goalie is not. Give him a few game and his numbers will go up.

 

[Skobel24]

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?t=1810617

We had actually just done this not too long ago. With the exception of Byron, I have no arguments about your ratings.

 

[SickHandsNoShot]

My favourite part:

"To me, Jooris is similar to Bouma but with more offensive upside and less-blatantly suicidal shot-blocking."


Hahah

 

[Skobel24]

I agree 100% with you about Stajan, and how he shouldn't be dealt. He plays well no matter who he's with. Love that about him.

 

[WhereIsIt]

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?t=1810617

We had actually just done this not too long ago. With the exception of Byron, I have no arguments about your ratings.

Ah cool, I missed this one. I'm travelling in China and the Internet is less than spotty, so I can't check the boards as frequently.

I'm glad you agree about Stajan. I would hate to see him go. I think he'll play out his contract here.