Klingberg's got his issues, but he absolutely is bringing positives on a regular basis
Also, yeah, WOLL. Talk about grabbing a starting role quickly
People keep thinking Klingberg has to be some rock defensively, sure he can be better. But he was brought in primarily to bring in offence from the blue line, mobility, breaking passes out and having another D man that can provide quality minutes on the PP. He's fine, just if you're expecting him to play like a top 2 D man defensively, you're gonna hate him.
He is what we thought we were gonna get with Barrie, I don't mind him. Some brain farts defensively but overall more positives than negatives.
Bertuzzi finally had a game where things went his way a bit more. He's a greasy player but he's really good around the net. That 2nd line of him, Nylander and Tavares has been consistently a threat.
Knies also keeps impressing, and playing with Domi seems like a good fit. Kampf can be shot in the sun though... He doesn't hit, win battles or show any sort of IQ or skill. He works hard and can win faceoffs, that's it.
I thought Klingberg had a great game and Rielly keeps having a Norris level season. Without McCabe though, this is gonna get spicy. Benoit sucks really bad.
Woll being great isn't a surprise. A good goaltender will give you these kind of stretches often. Just don't turn on the guy once he cools down, please?
I like Bertuzzi much better on the 2nd line, he has good chemistry with Tavares/Nylander and made some good plays. I feel like he tries to play too skilled with 34/16 and play their kind of game. When he's playing a grindy kind of a game, battling for pucks, making the simple pass and what not, he's been a lot more effective. His play down low to get Nylander the puck is under appreciated.