PRE-SEASON STOPLIGHT REVIEW
GREEN
* Kids are alright. Both Derick Brassard and Jakub Voracek showed they are ready to compete at the highest level. Voracek, after a slow start in camp, really came on strong once the games got going. In 7 games he tied for the team tead (with Nash) with 2g and 6a for 8 points and a +3. Brassard, before suffering the hit to the head, looked real strong as well collecting 2 helpers in 2 games and a +2.
* Kris Russell looks like he's ready to take his game up a notch and looks better in every facet of the game. In 5 games he finished 1g, 3a and a +6 which was best on the team.
* If Kristian Huselius plays like he did in the pre-season then the Jackets are going to be in real good shape offensively. His puck skills are world class as are his ability to use his teammates.
* Rick Nash was Rick Nash. He very quietly tied for the team lead in points in just 4 games 3g and 5a and a +2. He has to be thinking its nice to see some other high end skill out there and that he won't have to do it all himself this season.
* Nikita Filatov only played two games but damn.... this kid is going to be the read deal.
* Puck movement as a whole I thought was much improved and there were times the Jackets were really moving it well.
* Fedor Tyutin didn't disappoint (well me anyways) as I thought he played a efficient game in all aspects. Hands down he's our best all around defensemen in my eyes. He finished with 1g, 3a for 4 points and a +3 in 4 games.
* Jiri Novotny was MUCH better than I thought he'd be. Going into the pre-season I thought he may be on he outside looking in. Certainly not the case. He was an effective player notching 3g, 1a and a +3 in 7 games.
* For bubble guys I thought Alexandre Picard, Grant Clitsome Derek Dorsett had really good pre-seasons. All could have made this team but due to contacts and waivers situations that won't happen but I expect these guys to see quality time throughout the season. Picard, in particular, was probably the surprise of camp for me finishing with 2g and a +2 in 4 games. He hit like a truck and had 3 hugs/fights.
* The Garage Bar. Great stand in until the R Bar gets back on its feat.
* The offense in general produced. The Jackets finished with 'x' goals for which was good for 'x' in the league.
YELLOW
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