Lindholm- Tkachuk were great to start year and they will be great again. I don't get the reactionary posts about splitting them up. Tkachuk had a couple points tonight and he was looking better at end. He's too good a player.
Backlund is improving too he had a few early mishandles but he also had some great defensive plays (ex Connor in slot). Players are getting the feel the touch back. Finding their rhythm or groove. It takes time - but you can see it coming.
Again, that was a good start, they looked very good. I'm certain this CGY team is going to get rolling. What's encouraging actually is a full 60 min performance hasn't come yet (maybe that early 3-0 win) but it looks close. Everyone wants it immediately I'm sure the team does too but if they start like they did and are able to put those periods together where the come in waves they are going be an amazing team - it's so close!
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