Defence is Better than we Thought?

[ITM]

Originally Posted by Around in 67

how many scoring chances did they give up? less than a handful

Exactly right. Reimer made several nice saves, tough saves, but there didn't appear to be a lot of odd man rushes, very few post to post saves and not a lot of real quality scoring chances.

Reimer or Gus will take shots from the outside that they can see all game long.

[ITM]

Originally Posted by The Lollipop King

Gardiners puck poise is amazing.

Reminded me a little of Larry Murphy's poise actually.

Oscar De La Hoya! Imagine Murphy with Garnider's wheels?

[LeafErikson*]

Originally Posted by Around in 67

the captain has lead the charge and the rest are following. even Gunn's play has improved of late.

Of late? He's been phenominal all year.

Overall, the upside of the D is very, very high. Franson, Gardiner, Schenn and even Phaneuf all are improving. Add in a kid like Blacker, who seems to have a lot of management believing he can be ready next yr, we're overflowing w/ talented D men.