A+: Macias: looking like the extraordinary d the Av’s thought they drafted before nutbar coach Clark tried to wreck him into an ordinary forward.
A+: Nixon: lean mean goal scoring machine, great PK & teams top forward.
A+: Puustinnen: two-way player who is now the clubs second best forward; top Blazer euro in years.
A+: Kassian: Wild’s 2nd round pick is league’s most punishing player & is best at his role; smart play creates opportunities for others.
A: Bender: brings it big time all the time; has erased the selfish penalties of previous year.
B+: Butler: pleasant surprise in goal; has shown that he belongs & will continue to improve even more.
B+: Mason: hard worker who has been solid 3rd line centre & PK guy.
B+: Ellerby: great skater & much better focus that last season; could be more physical more often.
B: Delaronde: steady year; all round improvement; has played with passion and without the bad penalties.
B: Bartley: great start, injury slowed him down, has got his edge back the last month.
B: Jorgensen: slow start, but has been on a goal scoring tear; overall play sort of average; dependent on Macias & Nixon.
B-: Rogers: rookie has shown he can play; has made the most of his opportunity.
C: Stretch: selfish; little improvement from rookie year; hard to believe he gets so much 1st & 2nd line & PP ice.
C: Shattock: big rookie forward should be a steady 4th liner before getting ice as an unsteady top forward.
C: White: has been ok.
C: Rowley: smooth skating rookie d-man with further potential.
C: Kraus: big rookie d-man who has down the road potential.
C: Flette: rookie goalie who has been up and down; should continue to improve.
C: Dowd: has shown he belongs but needs to learn 4th line work ethic.
D: Dunstall: inconsistent, undisciplined; talent plus but little on ice intelligence or commitment.
D: Rohac: great skater, weak player; defensive liability; 6 goals not enough.
D: Golin: fourth line player acquired at deadline.
F: Hall: should be playing midget AAA: definitely out of his league at this point.

Power Play: B: make the most of their opportunities.
Penalty Kill: B: consistent effort.
Team Offense: A: near the top in goals.
Team Defense: C: transition game nowhere near Van, Tips, or Tigers.
Bench: C: Head coach is the weakest link on this team.