Just got a chance to watch the third period. Must say I was impressed by Kanzig. Definitely seemed more offensive and a better skater than I think any of us were expecting. Jumped in to the play a few times and uses his body pretty well to protect the puck. He could be a really important player on the backend going forward if he pans out. Markus Granlund was impressive as well. I have to say that along with Wotherspoon and Horak (who wasn't as noticeable as I'd hoped), the Tim Erixon trade is continuing to look better and better.
Also have to say that I was impressed with the faceoff ability of Sean Monahan and Corban Knight. Not sure I saw either of them lose a faceoff in the period. Black was clearly carrying the play but the faceoffs were a bright spot for the red team.
Was disappointed in what I saw from Jankowski. Seemed somewhat lazy away from the play. That being said, he looks quite a bit more filled out than he was last year. Didn't notice Poirier out there as much as I'd hoped either.
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