I have some different grades.
Gaudreau: A+
Dynamic player dragged this team through the mud to begin the season. He is a star in this league and he shows it.
Brodie: A+
Dynamic this year. The guy is really proving he's a legit #1. Absolute stud in all zones.
Monahan: B+
I think a lot of his troubles have been because he hasn't had an effective RW all year. He has been double teamed and focused on heavily. He is still putting up points at a very fair rate for his age and deployment.
Frolik: B
Brings exactly what we expected. Could finish more of his opportunities but has been great. Really hoping he gets back soon.
Gio: B
He had a very tough start to the season. However even with his rough start he was coming back from major injury and has been very good the last month and half.
Bennett: B-
Becoming a force but not quiet there yet.
Hamilton: B-
Much like Gio had a rough start, but I'm considering that a matter of circumstances. He had to learn new systems, tons of minutes, new d partner. Since Brodies return he has been playing at a level consistent with Gio IMO.
Granlund: C+
Since his call up has been very solid defensively and has been a threat on offence. I already like him more than Backlund.
Stajan: C+
Gets some of the toughest minutes on the team. He can be counted on to play a very sound defensive game, don't care what his point totals are those are bonus.
Ramo: C+
Has taken over the net, and played good. Continues to climb.
Ferland: C+
Played his role very well. Has played hard this year, but can be inconsistent. If he gets his consistency figured out will be very effective in the back half.
Smid: C
Has looked very good when he get put in the line up. I have liked him better than half our dmen.
Engelland: C-
Had a very strong start. Seems to gone back to an average 6-7 Dman.
Backlund: C-
Meh... It just seems like this is what we have. I'd trade him at the deadline or draft.
Jones: C-
Very inconsistent. Trade him if possible.
Wideman: D
His skating is getting slower and slower. He is a liability in our own zone, and now his best trait his goal scoring ability is dry.
Russell: D
Horrible defensively. A liability in the defensive zone. Has looked good in the offensive zone on occasion but gets hemmed into his own zone to often to get offensive zone time.
Colborne: D-
Looks bad this year. Still think he has some value tho.
Hudler: D-
Don't know if it was just the injury but he hasn't played a good game all year.
Hiller: F
Played maybe 1 good game all year.
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