Game vs. Phoenix:- Relatively even through the first two periods, not much happening 5-on-5. We were the better team and got the lead but then naturally took the foot off the gas in the third. Torts was not happy
- Booth played decent individually, but I still don't think he fits with the Sedins; they want to play a patient cycle game whereas Booth likes to play off the rush and take everything to the net.
- Higgins and Santorelli are doing a good job creating chances with their hustle, speed and hard work on the boards.
- The 3rd line has been okay, not amazing but they seem to have a little chemistry. Weise is playing well for the first time in his career, IMO lol. The 4th line hasn't had an impact but they weren't a defensively liability so Torts was able to play them for 6 or 7 minutes.
- Luongo was very sharp (other than a couple iffy rebounds) until Vermette scored, which was a bad goal in my mind. He couldn't do much on the 2nd goal against, but he didn't really make any big saves all game. Another average outing.
- Power-play still rolling along. I like how teeing up Garrison is their primary option now. Teams will eventually have to respect him more and that'll open things down low for the Sedins.
- Alberts was okay in his return to the lineup. He only played 6 minutes so it's hard to really judge his play. He did however make a bad pinch that led to a 2-on-1 against, probably why he didn't get much time.
Agree with all of this. Well said. I expected Alberts to be a liability, but he was not for the most part.