ZBBM
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Before we launch into the playoffs, a thread for looking back on the regular season, player by player. Grade 'em if you like or else just freelance like I will do now.
FAR EXCEEDED EXPECTATIONS ? EXCLAMATION POINT!
Rielly: He won't win the Norris but he's the first Leaf in decades to deserve mention.
Tavares: Did anyone seriously think he would get close to 50? Career numbers.
Marner: With all the talent around him, the assist numbers are not really a surprise. But the PK was a revelation.
THEY'RE REALLY DAMN GOOD AND WE KNOW IT
Matthews: He brings it against Boston and I'll shut my somewhat doubting mouth forever.
Gardiner: Never a fan, I was schooled on how much he brings while he sat out.
Hyman: He is elite at what he does. Yeah, elite.
PRETTY HAPPY SURPRISES
Johnsson: Like next guy, proves he belongs and makes decent contributions (and not many mistakes).
Kapanen: Plateaued at the end but def an NHL top 6+. Will still fetch a good return on D. I'll be sorry to see him go.
Ennis: Showed a bit of mojo and slicky-ness.
Hainsey: He does not suck, people.
YEAH, THEY PLAYED ABOUT LIKE I THOUGHT
Marleau: It's unfortunate he's in this category.
Gauthier: If he played physical, he might have a role. As is, nyet.
Moore: Good on him.
Muzzin: Jury's kind of out, but I expect he'll be good in the playoffs.
Rosen: So far, not too awful bad.
Dermott: He's effective and we missed him while he was out, but not as much as Gardiner. Wish he were RH.
Andersen: His last 2 months dunked him in the ratings a bit. But a lot of it can be attributed to poor play in front of him.
MEH-VILLE
Ozighanov, Holl, Zaitsev, Marincin. (See a pattern?)
MAJOR DISAPPOINTMENTS
Brown: He's teens-goal skilled. Awful season.
Kadri: His 30-goal performance probably a fluke, but still. Total waste on PP.
Nylander: herman will refute, but let's face it, his season was a flop.
Sparks: Guy's tranny is busted: no reverse. (Turns out he can't back up.)
I DON'T REALLY CARE
Hutchinson, them other 2 goalies who suited up, Petan, Leivo, Lindholm, the equipment guys, etc.
FAR EXCEEDED EXPECTATIONS ? EXCLAMATION POINT!
Rielly: He won't win the Norris but he's the first Leaf in decades to deserve mention.
Tavares: Did anyone seriously think he would get close to 50? Career numbers.
Marner: With all the talent around him, the assist numbers are not really a surprise. But the PK was a revelation.
THEY'RE REALLY DAMN GOOD AND WE KNOW IT
Matthews: He brings it against Boston and I'll shut my somewhat doubting mouth forever.
Gardiner: Never a fan, I was schooled on how much he brings while he sat out.
Hyman: He is elite at what he does. Yeah, elite.
PRETTY HAPPY SURPRISES
Johnsson: Like next guy, proves he belongs and makes decent contributions (and not many mistakes).
Kapanen: Plateaued at the end but def an NHL top 6+. Will still fetch a good return on D. I'll be sorry to see him go.
Ennis: Showed a bit of mojo and slicky-ness.
Hainsey: He does not suck, people.
YEAH, THEY PLAYED ABOUT LIKE I THOUGHT
Marleau: It's unfortunate he's in this category.
Gauthier: If he played physical, he might have a role. As is, nyet.
Moore: Good on him.
Muzzin: Jury's kind of out, but I expect he'll be good in the playoffs.
Rosen: So far, not too awful bad.
Dermott: He's effective and we missed him while he was out, but not as much as Gardiner. Wish he were RH.
Andersen: His last 2 months dunked him in the ratings a bit. But a lot of it can be attributed to poor play in front of him.
MEH-VILLE
Ozighanov, Holl, Zaitsev, Marincin. (See a pattern?)
MAJOR DISAPPOINTMENTS
Brown: He's teens-goal skilled. Awful season.
Kadri: His 30-goal performance probably a fluke, but still. Total waste on PP.
Nylander: herman will refute, but let's face it, his season was a flop.
Sparks: Guy's tranny is busted: no reverse. (Turns out he can't back up.)
I DON'T REALLY CARE
Hutchinson, them other 2 goalies who suited up, Petan, Leivo, Lindholm, the equipment guys, etc.