The Shadowmen - Offseason Review

The Shadowmen:

L: Tkachuk-StL FP, Samsonov-Mtl FP

Rating: 3.5

Tkachuk needs to rebound from his buffet table excess last year and return to be a dangerous ppg+PIM monster to remain an FP for much longer. Samsonov's time has already run out as he failed to produce yet again last year, until eventually vanishing alltogether in the Carolina series.

C: None

Rating: Zero

R: Justin Williams-Car RFA

Rating: 2

Williams had a break-out year in Carolina and looks to be a key core player as they defend their title. Will he be a regular 30 goal scorer? IMO an average #2 RW.

D: Whitney-Pit P4

Rating: 1.5

38 points in 68 games projects to a 40+ season from the blueline, and makes Whitney a legit shot for #2 status. Even modest growth in points production (like a better pens powerplay?) will make him a household name like Dick Tarnstrom.

G: None

Rating: Zero

Overall: 7