This team is better than I initially thought.. Not only do I believe we can make the playoffs, I think we can contend.
-we have the scoring star power: Boeser, Pettersson, Horvat, Miller, Edler, Hughes
-we have been great at face-offs
-both goalies have been very strong majority of the nights
-we have 2 power play D quarterbacks with Edler, Hughes
-every player up and down the lineup is contributing both on and off the score sheet
-penalty kill has been very solid
On the downside
-occasional mind lapse in terms of effort (full 60 min)
-power play needs to consistently click more often
Extra bonuses - depth:
-Baertschi, Goldobin, Gaudette
-Roussel due off IR soon
-possible return of Tryamkin later in season
-several other "almost ready" prospects: Madden, Rathbone, Lind, Sautner,
We are pretty deep this year. If we can keep the effort consistent and improve on the PP, we could go very far this year.
It's early, but I'm calling a Canucks Boston re-match in the Cup finals.