Well we've officially reached the half way point of not such a great season here. Time to get out my frustrations and hand out some player grades.
Gaudreau: A+
On pace for: 82gp, 36-48=84
Not much to say here. No sophomore slump, he's the catalyst for our offense. Exceptional season.
Brodie: A
On pace for: 73gp, 9-41=50
Basically our #1 D this year. Our defense solidified big time when he came back. Check out those assist totals even missing 9 games.
Bennett: B-
On pace for: 81gp, 12-18=30
Points haven't been coming but is definitely playing the right way and might explode soon.
Frolik: B-
On pace for: 71gp, 16-21=37
Pretty much as expected, decent player for us so far.
Jones: C+
On pace for: 82gp, 16-10=26
Gets the plus for scoring some goals early. Super streaky though and I imagine he'll be gone pretty soon.
Ramo: C+
Stats: 2.61 GAA, 0.910 SV%
Horrendous start, but redeeming himself.
Monahan: C
On pace for: 82 gp, 26-30=56
Not quite as solid as last year, hoping he picks it up more.
Hamilton: C
On pace for: 82gp, 12-18=30
Horrendous start but looking pretty good now and am excited about his potential.
Giordano: C
On pace for: 82gp, 20-30=50
Rough start after the injury like most of the team. Picking it up lately and still getting a good chunk of points.
Ferland: C
On pace for: 74gp, 4-13=17
Pretty slow going to start and certainly not like last years playoffs but is definitely picking it up lately and I still think we have a big time player here in the future.
Russell: C-
On pace for: 79gp, 4-20=24
Still doing well on blocking shots and seems to be helping stabilize Hamilton.
Granlund: C-
On pace for: 61gp, 9-3=12
Meh, see my other thread on him heh..
Stajan: C-
On pace for: 82gp, 8-10=18
Pretty invisible most of the season but playing ok defensively I guess. Scoring some goals lately.
Smid: D+
Hasn't done anything great but nothing bad either. I'm just glad he's able to play again.
Engelland: D+
On pace for: 76gp, 0-4=4
Same as Smid, can't really blame him for our suckiness.
Backlund: D
On pace for: 82gp, 10-26=36
Pretty underwhelming season so far. Was hoping for more.
Hudler: D
On pace for: 76gp, 10-32=42
Maybe a bit harsh if the injury was bugging him the whole season, but what a brutal season in a contract year.
Colborne: D
On pace for: 77gp, 10-21=31
Was expecting more from this guy in the same way I was expecting more from Backlund.
Hartley: D
Doesn't seem to be adjusting too well to teams figuring the flames out. Powerplay and penalty killing are unfathomably the worst in the league. Gets the D instead of the F for the 11 game home winning streak. Honorable mention to Gelinas F for special teams.
Wideman: D-
On pace for: 82gp, 4-34=38
Such an off year. 2 goals?? And Blah defensively.
Jooris: D-
On pace for: 68gp, 7-7=14
Pretty disappointed especially compared to last year.
Raymond: F
On pace for: 66gp, 7-2=9
Please get off the team.
Bollig: F
On pace for: 62gp, 2-2=4
Please get off the team.
Hiller: F
Stats: 3.76 GAA 0.862 SV%
Good luck in the future but it won't be with us.
Ortio: F
Kid never got a chance and sucked in his tiny opportunity and now is playing poor in Stockton
Bouma: N/A
Incomplete due to injury. Trending towards not so good though. Hope he picks it up soon.
I'm interested in everyone else's grades, if I seem too harsh or too nice.