I saw one play on the pk where Connor lost possession on an attempted exit and he slammed his stick on the boards.I have liked KC's game this year. He's tracking back much harder and he's more assertive in winning pucks in the ozone.
Mark was a bit soft on some defensive plays last night though, and there is a reason Arniel elected to have that line sit one shift. They need to dial it in a bit in their end and shorten their shifts a bit. But they are playing pretty solidly as a whole for the most part.
It's really Gabe and the top pairing that need to raise their play a bit. I think everyone else is going pretty well.
I have to say Stanley has settled in well in the third pairing.
I think that Arniel giving him that PK responsibility really sparked something in him. He's slight of body so he's not going to ever be dominant on the boards or defensively, but I love the passion and effort from KFC.
Thats the one thing I love about Ehlers, he might turn the puck over but his effort level to get back and break plays up is just as furious as his offensive effort.