Calgary (CP) An overhaul to Ken's team has given the Attitude a new outlook for the upcoming years.
Click Here to view Ken's Pre-Season Team Report Card.
Significant Roster Changes:
+ Dion Phaneuf
+ Ryan Getzlaf
+ Nic Antropov
+ Ryan Smyth
+ Milan Hejduk
+ Andrew Brunette
- Sidney Crosby
- John-Michael Liles
- Kari Lehtonen
- Jonathan Toews
- Patrick Kane
- Olli Jokinen
Analysis:
The number one concern for the Attitude going into the season was goaltending, which probably still needs to be addressed in future seasons. Overall though, his defence and offence is on average better than before but it came at a steep price of Sidney Crosby. Extremely surprising that Kane and Toews aren't on his team any longer but it has definitely paid off for him this year.
Grades:
+ Forwards (B-): Ranks 4th in G, 6th in A. Ken has a definite deeper crop of forwards than on opening day which have produced extremely well. Antropov has had a breakout season so far and Sundin is enjoying a great year with Blake's play improving.
+ Defence (B+): With the addition of Phaneuf, Ken has a formidable corp that includes Rafalski, Aucoin and Ohlund... all Top 3 D on their respective teams and all getting a lot of PP time. By and far the most improved area on the Attitude that will serve him well for the next few years.
+ Goalies (D+): Ranks 11th in W, 8th in L. Where would this area be without the FA Osgood? Bulin hasn't been getting it done and Manny has had some injuries that have forced Ken to rotate quite a bit in this position. This situation is still better than some other teams though *gulp*
+ Special Teams (C-): Ranks 8th in PPG, 8th in PPA. His D is getting the job done on the PP but his forwards aren't. I expect this to improve in the second half though as Shanahan and Hejduk get more playing time in the Attitude's lineup.
+ Goon Factor (A-): A very good mix of players that average 1 PIM/GP that will help Ken make up points big time in this area.
+ Overall (C+): Although there is no Crosby, the future looks good for Ken. He has some fundamental building blocks to improve on in the last 3 years mixed in with a veteran presence. I expect him to push for 5th place but may finish as low as 7th.
Fur Engee (CP)
Click Here to view Ken's Pre-Season Team Report Card.
Significant Roster Changes:
+ Dion Phaneuf
+ Ryan Getzlaf
+ Nic Antropov
+ Ryan Smyth
+ Milan Hejduk
+ Andrew Brunette
- Sidney Crosby
- John-Michael Liles
- Kari Lehtonen
- Jonathan Toews
- Patrick Kane
- Olli Jokinen
Analysis:
The number one concern for the Attitude going into the season was goaltending, which probably still needs to be addressed in future seasons. Overall though, his defence and offence is on average better than before but it came at a steep price of Sidney Crosby. Extremely surprising that Kane and Toews aren't on his team any longer but it has definitely paid off for him this year.
Grades:
+ Forwards (B-): Ranks 4th in G, 6th in A. Ken has a definite deeper crop of forwards than on opening day which have produced extremely well. Antropov has had a breakout season so far and Sundin is enjoying a great year with Blake's play improving.
+ Defence (B+): With the addition of Phaneuf, Ken has a formidable corp that includes Rafalski, Aucoin and Ohlund... all Top 3 D on their respective teams and all getting a lot of PP time. By and far the most improved area on the Attitude that will serve him well for the next few years.
+ Goalies (D+): Ranks 11th in W, 8th in L. Where would this area be without the FA Osgood? Bulin hasn't been getting it done and Manny has had some injuries that have forced Ken to rotate quite a bit in this position. This situation is still better than some other teams though *gulp*
+ Special Teams (C-): Ranks 8th in PPG, 8th in PPA. His D is getting the job done on the PP but his forwards aren't. I expect this to improve in the second half though as Shanahan and Hejduk get more playing time in the Attitude's lineup.
+ Goon Factor (A-): A very good mix of players that average 1 PIM/GP that will help Ken make up points big time in this area.
+ Overall (C+): Although there is no Crosby, the future looks good for Ken. He has some fundamental building blocks to improve on in the last 3 years mixed in with a veteran presence. I expect him to push for 5th place but may finish as low as 7th.
Fur Engee (CP)
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