I'll bite (note mine are also somewhat relative to expectations):
Almost 1/2 Way ( Merry Christmas) Report card
Team...…………......….B..............Not consistent enough, but still better than last year. Not the big improvement I was excited for in late October, but a more realistic scenario of on the egdge of playoff contention.
Pettersson....................A.............I expected him to improve only slightly, which is pretty much what he's done. A bit above a point a game so far.
Miller.............................A+..............I predicted about 55 points, so he's on pace to smash both that and his career high.
Horvat...........................B+...............Pretty similar production to last year. Continues to be amazing on face-offs. Par for the course at this point.
Boeser..........................A.............Despite the negative reports from some fans, he's producing at a career-high pace and if he can remain healthy, will smash both his assist and point bests.
Pearson........................A.............I was hoping he could mantain a 40-50 point level and he's actually done it so far, to my excitement.
Sutter............................B-............His offense is underrated, but has also recently fallen off (might have to do with injuries as well).
Virtanen........................A..............On pace for his first 20-goal and 40-point season. Continues to slowly get better and better each year.
Gaudette.......................A-...............Did not expect him to be so strong offensively so far. Doesn't get an A because his defense is lacking.
Roussel.........................B..............Hard to give him a grade given his limited action, but he's been solid so far. Takes a few too many penalties, but he's a heart and soul guy that gets the team going.
Lievo.............................A.............. Already set a career high in assists and was on pace to rival his 14 goals from last year as well.
Motte.............................C+..............Can't seem to score points this year, but is a good energy guy.
Beagle...........................C+.............Good leader, great faceoffs, and great defense, but his offense is getting worse as he ages.
Schaller.........................C.............Definitely better than last year, but has fallen off a bit recently again.
Baertschi.......................N/A...........I'm in the crowd that thinks he's still an NHL guy and don't think he's been given a fair shake. He'll get another shot somewhere else hopefully.
MacEwen......................C..............Provides some energy, but isn't hugely impactful.
Graovac........................C...............Good hard play and surprisingly good on the PP, but not a super complete game.
Eriksson........................C-...............Solid defensive play, but brutally anemic offensive play.
Ferland..........................C............Haven't seen much of him, but he leaves some to be desired for me.
Edler..............................B+.............Solid and arguably still our best d-man. Makes the occasional defensive gaff, but is generally a smart player.
Hughes..........................A+.............Is pushing for the "title" of our best d-man as a rookie. The best rookie defenseman we've had by a country mile. On pace to put up borderline unheard of numbers for a rookie defenseman.
Tanev.............................A-...............Playing with Hughes seems to have revitalized him a bit. Better offensive year than usual.
Benn..............................C...............Offense is poor and defense isn't amazing either.
Myers.............................C..............Surprisingly good defense sometimes, but does make some big mistakes too. Offense is less than expected.
Fantenberg....................C+............. Better than expected. Good #7 guy.
Stetcher.........................C+.............Par for the course. Less exposed as a bottom pairing defenseman.
Markstrom......................A-.............Great goaltending. Sometimes struggles with consistency, but overall has been an above average starter for us.
Demko...........................C+............Started great, but has fallen off lately. I expect him to pick it up eventually.
DiPietro..........................N/A..............8 minutes isn't enough to grade him.
I'm an optimist, sue me.