Who’s been a pleasant surprise this season? (Positivity thread)

[Rock Paper Sissons]

Well this season has not gone as we hoped. I expected bare minimum playoffs and possibly more. I’m sure the majority would agree with this. But that hasn’t been the case obviously. Been a sad season for us. So I wanted to try to see if we could find some positivity amongst this roster.

I’ll start,

Svechkov has been impressive and holding his own. Looks like a top 6 centre easily and plays a sound game. I’m confident he will build off this season even more so next season and the future is bright for him.

Barron also has been impressive. Playing often with josi and not looking out of place. Maybe leaving the spotlight in Montreal has really helped him, and defenseman often take longer to develop and he is only 23. I think we won that trade easily and Barron is going to be a top 4 guy. I see his game continuing to improve.

Wilsby also has looked decent, may not be a top 4 guy but certainly a capable NHL defenseman. Not flashy but sound game overall.

Annunen also has been great! I prefer his play to Saros this season and he’s much younger. To think we got him for Wedgewood who was a free agent meh backup.

I love how guys like Annunen and Barron can succeed in new environment. Sometimes that’s all it takes.

Any thoughts?

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[wmupreds]

First guy that came to mind was Svechkov. I'm not sure I think he's dynamic enough offensively to be a top 6 guy though, at least not on a contender. Maybe Charlie Coyle type? (great 3C who can play up if needed)

 

[herzausstein]

Svechkov, L'Heureux, and Wilsby come to mind. Each have shown alot of promise when given the chance.

Barron does pretty decent as well But can make some mind numbing errors.

Annunen had played quite well for the most part too.

Wiesblatt makes me think of Sherwood with his work ethic and speed. He should be a solid bottom 6 if he keeps progressing.

So i guess my list is basically anyone who wasnt on the team last season and isnt older than 28.

Novak and Evangelista have both had some moments but overall havent met my expectations i had for them this season.

 

[Bye Bye Blueston]

Well this season has not gone as we hoped. I expected bare minimum playoffs and possibly more. I’m sure the majority would agree with this. But that hasn’t been the case obviously. Been a sad season for us. So I wanted to try to see if we could find some positivity amongst this roster.

I’ll start,

Svechkov has been impressive and holding his own. Looks like a top 6 centre easily and plays a sound game. I’m confident he will build off this season even more so next season and the future is bright for him.

Barron also has been impressive. Playing often with josi and not looking out of place. Maybe leaving the spotlight in Montreal has really helped him, and defenseman often take longer to develop and he is only 23. I think we won that trade easily and Barron is going to be a top 4 guy. I see his game continuing to improve.

Wilsby also has looked decent, may not be a top 4 guy but certainly a capable NHL defenseman. Not flashy but sound game overall.

Annunen also has been great! I prefer his play to Saros this season and he’s much younger. To think we got him for Wedgewood who was a free agent meh backup.

I love how guys like Annunen and Barron can succeed in new environment. Sometimes that’s all it takes.

Any thoughts?

Thank you. Nice to see some positivity here.

 

[Predation]

Svech tops the list for me, followed by Blanky and Wilsby.

 

[herzausstein]

Thank you. Nice to see some positivity here.

We positively suck this season

Svech tops the list for me, followed by Blanky and Wilsby.

Forgot about Blankenburg. He has been quite serviceable