[HonkyDiesel]

Catton seems like he’s going to take a step this season. Hopefully it’s a significant step but Gaudreau has been a welcome surprise with his hot start putting the biscuit in the basket.

The bigger issue is the play against the better teams like Vegas and Edmonton. Lots of neutral ice turnovers and penalties – my god, the penalties – have been a major factor in getting behind and not being able to get back into the game. Things that can be cleaned up but the scoring surge to start the season has been great.

Good stuff as always Justin.

[HonkyDiesel]

The offense is really clicking early on. I’ve been impressed with the time of possession in the wins. It felt like an uphill battle at Edmonton. Lots of penalties. Felt like they were playing from behind even when it was tied. Still, the core is there. Just need to work on getting some chemistry together with the first and second lines. Looking for Kakko to step up.

[HonkyDiesel]

It’ll be interesting to watch the development of Catton as he starts on the third line. He should have a lot of opportunity to shine there and grow a bit into the leadership role. Would like to see him really take some steps early on in the season – even though he’s only 20 and step more into that leadership role with this team.

Good article. Looking forward to puck drop tonight!

[HonkyDiesel]

It’ll be interesting to watch his minutes played this year. Larssonn is the eldest member of the defense but clearly the leader. His offensive numbers have ticked up but if he’s drawing first line defensive shifts, you may see a dip in that this year.

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