(I might be trying to summon up some reverse jinx magic with this post)
There's three guys whose play has cooled off a bit as of late, which you might not notice as much because others are getting hot at the same time. But the connection between the three of them: They're all in their first full pro season in North America.
It's Bystedt, Cagnoni and Graf. Just from my own eye test: Bystedt has lately looked like he's trying to do too much with the puck and is noticeably turning the puck over frequently, Cagnoni is still looking good in the offensive zone but hasn't been as explosive, and Graf is much less noticeable than he was at the start of the year, just in general. I mean, you can even just see it strictly in point totals:
Bystedt: 2 points in last 7 games
Cagnoni: 2 points in last 6 games
Graf: 3 points in last 10 games, all of which were scored in one game
Not really a cause for concern though IMO, slumps are going to happen in your first year. Would be great if everyone was playing well at the same time though, eh?
Offensive slack's been getting picked up by guys like Bordeleau (3G 2A in last 4GP), Carlsson (2G 3A in last 5GP) and Cardwell (1G 5A in last 3GP). Cardwell specifically is on an absolute tear right now, he must've had three or four breakaways in the last couple games. But I wouldn't really be shocked to see some movement in lines/PP units. Maybe Carlsson to PP1 over Cagnoni for a bit? Lucas Carlsson's finally starting to become the player that was advertised when we signed him. Bystedt got briefly moved down to the third line in the last game, but I doubt that'll stick as it doesn't seem like Robins is in favor at the moment.
Hasn't been any roster movement yet, I'm assuming Frisch is ready to go after his... dental? issues the other day, and we'll see what happens with the goalie situation.
(Edit: And right when I post this, they recall Askarov)
