VegasCanuck Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 For me, I think its the goal production. I thought they'd be pretty good, with rolling 4 lines, but goal scoring doesn't seem to be an issue, so far at least! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Bonino. Knew he was skilled but didn't know that he was this good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Barzal Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Definitely goals scored. Not sure if it's sustainable, but it's pretty impressive looking at our roster on paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTruthHurts Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 That we most likely have a legit top 6. A a legit bottom 6. And all know their roles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyLow_ Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 It's still early, but i'm just happy to be witnessing watchable hockey. Last season even when they were winning it was like watching a live feed to the pottery barn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCanuck Posted November 6, 2014 Author Share Posted November 6, 2014 For those of you selecting: That CDC Members keep finding new, completely unnecessary reasons to start a new thread? I'm completely shocked that it would even surprise you anymore! I mean, how long have you been on this board??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollo Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Bonino for me. Definitely. I had 0 doubt in the sedins, never have and never will. Our bottom 6 looked amazing on paper so that wasn't much of a surprise. Anyone that ever doubted the sedins was a moron. Only superstars win the art Ross. My secondary biggest surprise is Miller's composure. Can't say I predicted him leading the league in wins. I knew he was good, but his ability to make monster saves and fill in for lui just like Lui played his been incredible so far. Still buzzing over that 3rd period stone job on the Blues, and to see Bonino snipe that winner past Allen just topped it off. Oh and also Dorsett. He's been great. I didn't see that coming but I still think a 3rd rounder was unnecessary for a cap dump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nux_win Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 I'm really impressed with the job Willie Desjardins is doing. I didn't know much about him coming in so he was a big unknown. Everyone said how good he was going to be for this team (but people always say that - any new hire is supposedly the best available). Anyway, he really is good for the team and it's showing in many ways. I hope they can sustain it but there is no reason to think they won't (it's not smoke and mirrors, it's good sound hockey with a good sound effort and getting everyone involved and on the same page - and that is a winning recipe). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DLC- Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 The energy/attitude and, with that, success they're having. Being down 2-0 and coming back to score FIVE unanswered goals? Last year it may have taken 10 games to get 5 goals. I love the renewed spark...I think it's a combination of things contributing to that. New coach who knows how to motivate. Some distractions gone from the dressing room. Some youth pushing through the ranks and a couple of recent acquisitions providing some support. Don't want to get too far ahead...we will lose games and the key is in if they bounce back or just retreat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuktravella Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 im suprised we still have a log jam of forwards i see hansen as odd man out we have a serious lack of defensive prospects and a power play qb benning please get us a power play expert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzle Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 For me, I think its the goal production. I thought they'd be pretty good, with rolling 4 lines, but goal scoring doesn't seem to be an issue, so far at least! I have to agree with you with everything here. On the flip side, I'm surprised that our faceoffs are that dreadful. We don't have a shortage of veterans on this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuktravella Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 im also suprised markstrom has 4 shutouts in 6 games with a save percentage of .968 so sick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerrDrFunk Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 The work ethic for me. Even in the Dallas game when they were just getting their asses handed to them, they still played like they were trying to win the game. You never would have seen that last year. Also, Dorsett! Holy crap does he have some wheels on him. I'm happy to see him getting rewarded with goals now as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dasein Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Almost everything. 1st line - How well Vrbata meshed with the Sedins 2nd line - How good Bonino has been as well as Burrows and Higgins in a permanent 2nd line role 3rd line - Matthias, Richardson and Kassian's chemistry and the two big wingers using their size so well 4th line - Vey's offense as well as Dorsett's overall game 1st pairing - Edler's rejuvenated play 2nd pairing - no surprise here - the usual solid play from Hammer and Juice 3rd pairing - Sbisa's physicality Miller - 9W1L is all that matters Lack - perhaps the negative surprise - he hasn't been awful but he hasn't excelled either and honourable mentions to Jacob Markstrom in the AHL - 4 shutouts in 6 games is nothing to scoff at Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCanuck Posted November 6, 2014 Author Share Posted November 6, 2014 The work ethic for me. Even in the Dallas game when they were just getting their asses handed to them, they still played like they were trying to win the game. You never would have seen that last year. Also, Dorsett! Holy crap does he have some wheels on him. I'm happy to see him getting rewarded with goals now as well. When they were down by 3 in the Third, but had a 2 man advantage, about the only thing I would have done differently, would have been to pull the goalie. I mean...you're down by 3, go 6 on 3 for 45 seconds and see if you can pull within 2 and make Dallas sweat a little more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonMexico Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 im also suprised markstrom has 4 shutouts in 6 games with a save percentage of .968 so sick According to Utica's play-by-play guy, Markstrom has yet to be really tested. That said having a three game shutout steeak is good against any combo of teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCanuck Posted November 6, 2014 Author Share Posted November 6, 2014 According to Utica's play-by-play guy, Markstrom has yet to be really tested. That said having a three game shutout steeak is good against any combo of teams. He had at least one game where he fast 30 + shots. I know that the last one was a little quiet on the shot front though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
komodo1970 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 For me, it's the bottom 9. It's not just that they're playing well; it's that they're producing important points not just padding points and empty netters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCanuck Posted November 6, 2014 Author Share Posted November 6, 2014 For me, it's the bottom 9. It's not just that they're playing well; it's that they're producing important points not just padding points and empty netters. Same here. Really love how balanced we are. When was the last time that we could pretty much throw any line out there and not panic if they had to play more than 4 or 5 min a game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo.Horvat53 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 This whole season has been a pleasant surprise. Hope it continues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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