I posted the following analysis on our Google+ community:
Just scanning through the stats, I'd say Hoss is the Boss! At 10 points so far (3rd on the team), he plays a really balanced game as a scorer (5 goals) and a play maker (5 assists). What's really telling, though, is he's tied for the team lead at +8. We know he's got a nose for the puck, but he also has a keen sense for where he needs to be on the ice at any time, even without the puck. Kane said recently he was learning from Hossa's defensive game.
Hjammers is also +8, and figures prominently in the offense with 7 assists. Of course, he's just part of our exciting offensive-minded defensemen: Keith has 8 points, and Seabs has 7 points, too. But their +/- aren't too hot: it's -2 and 0, respectively. So I'd say Hjammers is one of the underrated stars on the team.
Speaking of our dear Kane: He's 2nd to Toews with 11 points (7 goals, 4 assists). But his -9 is last on the team by a mile. The closest to him are Keith and Rozsival at -2. I think he was the one who turned over the puck in our zone, and it led directly to the Sens 5th goal. I'm sure the coaches are quietly working with him on it. But what are you guys seeing in Kaner's play that's resulted in a -9?
Thank you for reading, and let me know what you think!
Ron Villejo, PhD
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