[Bourque's Twin]

Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

Looking at the early season stats, there are a few players really standing out.

I guess Patrick Marleau is the big one that comes to mind. Over the course of an 82 game season, he would be projecting to 191 points. Ok, I know... it's only 6 games and it is extremely unlikely that he would maintain that pace, but over a 48 game season, a start like this can go a long way into earning him some awards at the end. I also watched a few of those San Jose games this season, and it's not like he is getting "easy" points. He is really playing well. Over the past 2 seasons, he has been a player that fans often mentioned as someone the Flames should target.

Other surprises:

Daniel Winnik. This guy has always been a good energy player, but he is getting a lot of points early in the season. I am sure he won't maintain the pace, but he sure has been fun to watch.

Zack Kassian. Four goals to start the season to Hodgson's 3. Way too early to judge that trade, but I was hoping for worse for the Canucks.

Cory Conacher. A 23 year old, small, undrafted rookie - currently in the top 10 for scoring. He was a big producer last year in the AHL and seems to be carrying off at the NHL level.

On the flip side, guys like Smyth and J. Jokinen are still pointless. Weber and Garrison are also pointless, although it is a little more forgivable because they are defensemen.

What else stands out to people?

Hodgson is a much better player than Kassian.
Kassian is playing with the Sedins. I bet Rocky Thompson would but up 15G if he played with the Sedins.