The usual defensive lapses from the usual suspects, Lintuniemi, MacDermid and Clague. All with poor games. Really starting to like Strand. Seeing growth in his game and ability. A project that just could pan out with good size and poise with the puck.
First time seeing Grundstrom live. Impressed. Solid positionally, good offensive instincts, finishes his checks, better acceleration and faster than I thought watching him on the computer on AHL live. Not a speedster, but an NHL skater, especially his first step and acceleration. He actually reminds me of a young left handed Dustin Brown in physical appearance (not big but solidly built), even his face from a distance is similar. Looks like an NHLer to me with my early observations for what that's worth. Much more polished than Wagner or Luff. Had an assist tonight and got robbed on a terrific save by SD goalie on a tic-tac-toe play with Maillet and Moulson (they make a very good line together). Responsible defensively too from what I could tell. It's early, but I think our staff did well getting this young man. He is 5th in the entire league in scoring among AHL rookies. Rempal has fallen to 10th.