Was at the game tonight and my takeaways were as such
DD was the best player on the ice tonight besides Condon
Condon is easily the best goalie we have outside of Price. He's in the right position, he's big and looks big in the net. If he's not the back up at the beginning of the season is be surprised unless they want him to get his reps in the A before taking over next year. Miles ahead of Tokarski and Fucale
Mac didn't have his best game but he's still a huge presence on the ice. Makes good plays on the ice, is quick and doesn't make a lot or rookie mistakes a lot of players make. I think he's NHL ready but doubt he'll make the team out of camp which is fine. More time to ripen in the A.
Fleishman is an NHLer. He'll be signed and our 3rd line of Fleishman DD Weise will be a good one and score some goals. Best 3rd line we've had since the EGG line
I can see why Kassian is on the 4th line now. He's not quite up to speed on da system but I can only see him getting better as the year goes along. He's not a top 6 player many of us including myself was hoping he'd be. Not to say he isn't good or won't get better. He's just not there right now from what I can see.
DSP is pretty much useless. I didn't notice him much and when I did I didn't see anything close to what I'd expect from an NHLer playing against prospects. I realize it's preseason but that's not a reason you wouldn't see a bottom line player excel vs lesser competition. I don't see him here for long to be honest.
Pateryn is a raelly good D. Just gets the job done. Big, physical, mobile and had a good shot and always seems to be in good position. Not spectacular but steady and what you want in a D
Tinordi had a bit of a rough 1st period but settled in. Not sure if he's trying too hard or if that's actually his game. I feel like if he just relaxed and played hockey he's be a much better defenceman but he's a little too eager to show what he can do and that costs him. Still an enigma to me.
Halloway was ehh. I was expecting more after all the hype i heard when we signed him.
Thomas is a guy I want to like but watching him play makes it impossible. Just makes bad decisions in the ice a lot and doesn't look like he's anywhere close to NHL caliber.
Andreghetto lead the Habs in shots but I noticed him once all game so... yeah.
Overall they played a much better game than the last one against Toronto. Biggest takeaways are Condon is our best goalie to back up Price. Our 3rd line is actually pretty solid, Pateryn is solid and Tinner needs to take a deep breath and relax. Can't wait until we start to field a full roster and see what the entire team can do!
