The same dump and chase offense we witnessed from Hartsburg. The defense, which we predicted to be the strength, is probably only marginally functioning better than the offense. Earlier I pointed out the TOI stat...it appeared, and I may be wrong that players, and even lines, we missing for long periods of time. We were down 3 and 4-1 and our 3rd and 4th line were used sporadically. It isn't going to develop our younger players, major problem.
Nicholls is not a suitable back-up, period. He may be our best option as a reliable back-up but if you're leaving Gibbons up this much we need to move on. I realize Flint is likely a top team in the conference, but he (Nicholls) really didn't make any game changing saves...he struggled to make basic saves and gives up really bad rebounds.
I really liked watching Terrance and Spence together. I think their speed and skill matches well and they can get up and down fast. Add Cohen to that line and it could be special. Messier belongs, but needs confidence as does Edwards. Smith has improved quite a bit. Artichuk never quits and neither does Saganiuk.
I really don't know where this team goes from here. I would actually be surprised if we hit 20 wins with the way we are playing and man, that makes next season bleak.