Backlund - B+
Injuries are unfortunate, but this has had impact on his season. When he's healthy, he's our best all around center.
Baertschi - C
Confidence is king at this age. When you're given goon-level minutes, you can't expect much. It pains me that when he was given a chance, he was really good too.
Bollig - B-
Everyone is complaining about him. I'm not. The few times he protected this team; he paid for his contract. I don't think Orpik will be making stupid runs against Calgary anymore. It's more than goon v goon, Bollig makes other players accountable for their own actions, he makes them fight; and if they don't they're getting hurt.
Bouma -A
He's been exactly what you want from your bottom line winger.
Brodie -A-
He could have an A+ if he had a bit more consistency. He'll get there, but during our losing streak, he wasn't very good.
Colborne - B
That injury hurt him, but man, he's looking really good. Big bodied, hard to knockoff the puck... and generally comes away with it in a scrum. What you want from a projected third line tweener.
Diaz - C-
Hasn't been great.
Engelland - C-
Getting some big money, and hasn't solidified the bottom pair at all. When him and Smido are together, it's a train-wreck waiting to happen.
Ferland - C+
I liked him in his call-up. He's going to be a decent NHLer.
Gaudreau - A+
A Calder finalist, on my team, what can you say.
Giordano - A+
The best player night in/out for the Flames. The captain.
Glencross - B+
He started the season slow, but he's picking up points and starting to get back to that hard game that gained him popularity.
Granlund -B
Much like most rookies, up and down season. I'm excited to see what happens to Granny moving forward. Showed flashes of top 6 potential.
Hiller - B+
At one point he was the only thing keeping the Flames afloat. He's been down recently, but he's still a decent goalie.
Hudler - A+
Arguably the best forward this year along with Johnny.
Jones - B
When he's banging, he's playing the right way. He's gone back to that this year.
Jooris - B+
Up and down, nagging injury. This kid was a pleasant surprise this year.
Knight - C
Didn't get to see him much. He was okay in his limited role.
McGrattan - D+
Unfortunately, the era of the goon is dead. He's a great team guy, but he can't really play this game as new-age forth liner.
Monahan - B+
Up and down, much like all the kids. I expect more offensive from him.
Ramo - B-
He's been good for stretches and then very mediocre.
Raymond - C+
Started well, hasn't played great outside of a few games.
Reinhart - D+
Not much Reino did during his stint.
Russell - B+
Solid middle pairing guy; block leader. Can't ask for much more. Maybe a goal or two?
Setoguchi - F
The Gooch. Nuff said.
Smid - C-
Has been bad this year, after being really good last year. Unfortunate.
Stajan - C
Matt Stajan, is expendable. That's about all I have to say about him.
Wideman - B+
Great #3 behind the top pair. Exactly what you want from Wideman. Points, and not burning you every time he hits the ice.
