Canucks as a whole: C - Team battled injuries but ultimately didn't get it done.
Gillis: C - I won't lie, I liked the Luongo trade, but the timing was very off and it made made the Schneider trade a truly stupid move. He also failed to bring in new players when we started to trail off in January.
Torts: C+ - I liked the way the team came out under the new coach and really how they played in December, but now they look unmotivated and apathetic. I dont know what the deal is but I see him being on a tight leash now.
Hank: B - Outside of Santo he's been our clear MVP and had played well. He's been playing injured most of the season but has still been our main cog.
Daniel: F - Sorely disappointed with Daniel this season. He can't score, he's been a detractor to his line ever since the new year. Maybe both of the twins have been playing injured all season but Hank has still proven valuable while Daniel should be demoted.
Burrows: C+ - Really bad luck this year and just couldn't buy a goal for so long there. This seasons been rough for Burr but hes starting to come back, I'll cut him some slack because he has been very consistent for us.
Kesler: B - When Kesler started playing this season I really liked that he was putting more effort into sharing the puck and making plays, he still does his dumb blueline/dangle/shot/shinpads combo that is brutal and ineffective but he's been good this season. Would miss him if hes traded but the return will help the team more long term IMO
Higgins: B+ - Another great year for Higgins, really love his play and consistency.
Santorelli: A+ - Huge, huge surprise this season, had anyone told me in the Summer he would be on 50 point pace a little before the midway mark I would have said "Great to hear he's succeeding in Utica"
Kassian: B - He has stepped up this season, not incredibly, but he has strung together some nice streaks over the course of the year with consistent, good play. I think he's setting himself up to break out next season.
Hansen: D - Absolutely disappointed in Hansen. He has not been able to get into his groove and play consistently. Part of this is being put into a scoring role that he changes his game for, but thats not all on the coach. He needs to give it his all and do better.
Booth: D - I am not going to change my opinion based off of Booths play over the past few games, hes been dreadful all year. He cannot hit the broad side of a barn with his shot and kills the play consistently. Really he's probably been playing better lately because hes excited to get out of here.
Richardson: A- - Another very good offseason addition, his speed and defensive play has been very good. His offensive game has trailed off here and there but he's a guy who can pull a nice play or shot out of his bum and make it happen.
Schroeder: D+ - Rough start to the season with the injury and then he gave me some hope with that great game against Calgary (Calgary lol) but he hasn't found his game consistently. He has shown glimpses of playmaking and finishing potential but maybe he should have just been in Utica again this season.
Dalpe: C - Average player, good work ethic, decent shot but tries to go corner too often and misses the net. He has glimpses of the potential he was hyped for at the draft but I think at best he'll be a 3rd liner who hustles about but doesn't get a whole lot done.
Sestito: B - This guy has really impressed me. He's a goon, but he get's that he's a goon. He accepts his role and he will drop his gloves at any time in the game when he feels he needs to stand up for his teammates. He also has shown some nice hands at surprising moments.
Matthias: B - Pretty much what I wanted Hansen to play like under Torts. He hustles, hits, and plays balls to the walls. Liking him a lot and really glad we got him, I wanted him last season when the reports were that he could be had for a 2nd.
Jensen: B+ (In the NHL at least) - I won't lie, I wasn't happy when he was called up. Boy was I wrong. He single handedly woke up the first line and got this team fired up. His shot is top level and his defence is much better than I anticipated (although I had noted that he respected the offensive ability of NHLers and could play well in a 3rd line role during his last call up, albeit only two games long)
Archibald: C- - Played a little sub average. He could have hit or fought more but he was just a non factor for the most part.
Lain: C+ - Was impressed to see him take on Westgarth in his first shift, pretty chaotic
I liked his ability to drive the net at use his size/reach during his time here. Could be a decent 4th liner for us next year.
Hamhuis: C+ - Down year, I don't know if its Sullivan or what but he's been making bad reads and bad pinches far too often for the calibre of player that he is this year.
Bieksa: B - Heart of our team this season IMO. He's been playing his usual hot/casual but usually he's been good.
Edler: D - Very, very bad year for Eddie. Im not into advanced stats but he must be playing higher minutes vs higher qual comp this season for him to be this bad stat wise. This was an important season for him to step up and he didn't.
Garrison: C- - Nagging hip injury has detracted from his play this season apparently, I'm disappointed after how well he was playing at the end of last season but 3 coaches in three years can hurt too. Hoping for more next season.
Tanev: A- - Tanev has really played well. He's a shot blocking machine and has been a stud defensively. He's had a couple uncharacteristic lapses this season but otherwise has excelled.
Stanton: B+ - Very solid waiver wire pickup. Can't believe I wanted Urbom more than him. He had a very good start and is sort of settling into your average 6th dman but he's still better than Alberts and is good at his role.
Weber: B- - He's been better than I expected. Great speed, great shot, and the tenacity to get back and save the play if he makes a mistake. I like him, but I dont like that hes stealing Kayla Price from me
Alberts: I - Non factor this season. I get that he got that concussion and I feel bad for him but he shouldnt be re-signed.
Corrado: C- - Looked a little in over his head during his callup this time and I was a bit disappointed. Has looked fine in the AHL, hoping he comes back strong for training camp.
Lack: A - Although he has had some softies lately, I love Eddie. He came in after hardly playing last season and has been a boss. I think Luongo getting traded shook him up a bit after how close they were but other than that he is extremely strong mentally. He will be a full fledged starter within two years, as for right now, I feel bad for him that Gillis has thrown him to the wolves and put him in this situation.
Markstrom: I - Haven't seen enough of him to rate. I know that he was a tough SOB to score on when Utica played San Antonio and I guess marks for being a giant.
