My impressions from the first two periods (echoed by many):
Jankowski looks like an NHLer, looks like he's on the team
JG was fast! Still not dangling like he used to, but I think he'll be sent on a few more breakaways this year with wheels like those.
Bennett looked great. I'm hesitant because he was playing with JG and it's easy to look great playing with amazing players and against poor competition. He also looked solid last preseason when many of us were anticipating a breakout season. Regardless, better to see him playing well than not.
Klimchuck was quieter but in general made good decisions.
Anderson looked good for the most part but made a couple of stupid plays that won't fly in the NHL. Looked his age, and even if only a handful of plays, might be cause enough to send him down.
Shinkaruk was fast but didn't seem to make much happen.
Hathaway was pleasantly skilled, I think he really showed a side to his game that I hadn't seen much of during regular season games.
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