It's two games--way too early to panic. I like Gudbranson better than I expected; he was terrible in Vancouver, but maybe Darryl knew he could use him properly when he went after him. Zadorov should sit next game.
Johnny it looking great so far--he was right to be pissed on the OT goal when he did his part defensively. He and Tkachuk seem to be clicking fairly well even if the finish isn't happening against a probably Vezina contender tonight.
Thought Markstrom was okay--didn't like their first goal though; he probably didn't either. Saw a lot of him out here on the west coast with Vancouver and he's had a tendency to have mediocre Octobers some years but usually gets stronger throughout the season, if you don't play him into the ground.
Coleman looks like the real deal.
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