Cam needs to step up. I love the kid and I really hope he finds his game, but undersized 20 goal scorers get sent down to the AHL on alot of teams. At times he is a top 6 forward based on scoring alone (particularly when Calvert is on the ice), but when he is cold, its understandable why he'd get bumped to the 4th....and its not going to get any roomier with Calvert and then Gaborik coming back. At some point the potential needs to become reality. I have no doubt he is capable of 30 goals a season if he can find a way to get his shot off 1-2 times more a game.
Horton's effect on the team was huge, and partially passive imo. What he did on the ice was great, big goal, rather routine though. But what I think really helped was just his presence on the bench along with Bob. I think some heads were hanging low after losing the last 2 well played games, and the cavalry arrived just in time.
McBackup was good, but give me Bob asap. I want the guy who won the Vezina last season back on the ice, for better or worse in the short term. Bob has shown some early struggles in the past, I'd just as soon play through those now rather than down the road.
JJ's offense has been down this season, but it doesn't seem to be from a lack of effort. I see him pinching a bit less though, but thats not always bad. Defensively I think he's been better than last season.