Datsyuk-A Absolutely awesome, slow start is the only reason why this isn’t an A+. P.S I think Datsyuk might actually want to play with Cleary and Abdelkader because by now something would have been done.
Zetterberg-A Has stepped up tremendously with the C on his chest.
Toots-A- Still have not grown to like him like you guys, but he brings a tremendous amount of effort and grit.
Tatar-B+ Has done very well so far in his call-up, has added a very-much needed youth injection.
Brunner-B I pretty much expected good production from him, but he needs work on defense along with gaining more strength.
Filppula-B Still looks scared to shoot the puck, he seems to have injuries that are holding him back though.
Eaves-B-Hoping he can fully regain that pre-injury form. Been effective so far.
Miller-B-Still provides a good 4th line presence for us.
Franzen-B- Looked pretty good when he wasn’t floating, want to see him offered in trades at the deadline, hopefully he can rekindle some of his offense and be a bigger threat.
Andersson-B- Has been a pleasant surprise, I basically wrote him off as far as his NHL future before this season, but he looks pretty good on our 3rd line.
Emmerton-B- Has been trying to replace Helm on the PK and has done adequate in that department, but he disappears otherwise.
Cleary-D+ He was really bad during the first 10 games. I’m glad he’s brought some scoring but he’s done with us after this year. Babcock should have switched him to the 3rd or 4th line after 2 games of the 8-13-11 experiment.
Abdelkader-D Has not done much at all, I’ve only noticed him on giveaways, Hogging up ice time that could be used on Nyquist.
Ericsson-B+ Has been pretty solid, eats up minutes and really looks like he’s becoming a top-pairing defenseman.
Kindl-B Looked pretty bad the first couple of games, but given consistent time, he’s holding his own.
Kronwall-B He’s been awesome at anything related to the net (screening Howard, his offense.)
Smith-C Even before the injury, he has disappointed me, thankfully the past few games have been flashes of his high-end potential.
White-C Feel absolutely terrible for this guy. He has not been good, but he has certainly been better than KQ. Does not deserve to be benched.
Lashoff-C Looked really good for the first 3-4 games, but has flat lined since. Needs some positional work but when in position, he’s played well.
Huskins-C Has been adequate when counted on. Expecting to see him waived when healthy.
Quincey-D I’d like to see Babs actually sit out our worst defenseman, He’s done about as much as Abdelkader and has a TERRIBLE juju that follows him wherever he goes. Easily brings the team down.
Howard-B Aside from maybe 2 or 3 games, he’s been pretty damn consistent.
Team: B They seem like they’ll be a playoff team this year, but they have to continue playing the way we have the last 6-8 games.
Zetterberg-A Has stepped up tremendously with the C on his chest.
Toots-A- Still have not grown to like him like you guys, but he brings a tremendous amount of effort and grit.
Tatar-B+ Has done very well so far in his call-up, has added a very-much needed youth injection.
Brunner-B I pretty much expected good production from him, but he needs work on defense along with gaining more strength.
Filppula-B Still looks scared to shoot the puck, he seems to have injuries that are holding him back though.
Eaves-B-Hoping he can fully regain that pre-injury form. Been effective so far.
Miller-B-Still provides a good 4th line presence for us.
Franzen-B- Looked pretty good when he wasn’t floating, want to see him offered in trades at the deadline, hopefully he can rekindle some of his offense and be a bigger threat.
Andersson-B- Has been a pleasant surprise, I basically wrote him off as far as his NHL future before this season, but he looks pretty good on our 3rd line.
Emmerton-B- Has been trying to replace Helm on the PK and has done adequate in that department, but he disappears otherwise.
Cleary-D+ He was really bad during the first 10 games. I’m glad he’s brought some scoring but he’s done with us after this year. Babcock should have switched him to the 3rd or 4th line after 2 games of the 8-13-11 experiment.
Abdelkader-D Has not done much at all, I’ve only noticed him on giveaways, Hogging up ice time that could be used on Nyquist.
Ericsson-B+ Has been pretty solid, eats up minutes and really looks like he’s becoming a top-pairing defenseman.
Kindl-B Looked pretty bad the first couple of games, but given consistent time, he’s holding his own.
Kronwall-B He’s been awesome at anything related to the net (screening Howard, his offense.)
Smith-C Even before the injury, he has disappointed me, thankfully the past few games have been flashes of his high-end potential.
White-C Feel absolutely terrible for this guy. He has not been good, but he has certainly been better than KQ. Does not deserve to be benched.
Lashoff-C Looked really good for the first 3-4 games, but has flat lined since. Needs some positional work but when in position, he’s played well.
Huskins-C Has been adequate when counted on. Expecting to see him waived when healthy.
Quincey-D I’d like to see Babs actually sit out our worst defenseman, He’s done about as much as Abdelkader and has a TERRIBLE juju that follows him wherever he goes. Easily brings the team down.
Howard-B Aside from maybe 2 or 3 games, he’s been pretty damn consistent.
Team: B They seem like they’ll be a playoff team this year, but they have to continue playing the way we have the last 6-8 games.
