Mid-Season Team Report Card: John Doe (Ryan)

Calgary (CP) Key injuries, under-performers and little bench depth has Ryan vying for the dubious number 1 selection next year.

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Significant Roster Changes:
N/A

Analysis:
When you have a starting goalie that is injured, a former Rocket Richard winner scoring only 5 goals midway through the season, and a $7M man with only 25 points, it should be no surprise that John Doe is struggling. Combined with the fact that a person that will be on the IR for 4 months is still in the starting lineup is a sign unfortunately that Ryan has perhaps given up on the pool and is waiting until next season.

Grades:
+ Forwards (D): Ranks 9th in G, 11th in A. For every Datysuk, Naslund, Ribiero and Rolston there has been a Cheechoo, Vanek, Stafford and Straka to drop him down. All with high expectations and only half of them showing up to play is the problem.
+ Defence (C-): I actually really like Ryan's D. A team led by Lidstrom is always good in my books. That being said, there is a significant drop-off in the #5 spot downwards.
+ Goalies (C+): Ranks 9th in W, 10th in L. The tough loss of Fleury for an extended stretch produced a bright spot on the team with Tim Thomas. Having two goalies though on teams that don't win much these days is what hurt this grade.
+ Special Teams (D): Ranks 11th in PPG, 9th in PPA. If Sith and the Elbows get this low, there isn't a way I can justify too high a ranking in this area despite having Lidstrom.
+ Goon Factor (F): Ranks 12th in PIM. If you had a tough time guessing who led the team in PIMs for Paul, guess who gets the title for Ryan? Justin Williams. At least Paul had some guys that like to play rougher... I haven't seen this many visors since the Eyebrows ;)
+ Overall (D+): Ryan has 10 people that he can build off of quite easily and has a lot of assets that could garner Ryan a lot of valuable draft picks/upgraded keepers in the next 6 weeks. IMHO, this would be the best and fastest way to improve the team to be competitive next season.

Fur Engee (CP)