(Discussion) Players Doing Well, Who Needs to Step Up. Plus Libor Hajek.

Really quick, what's your views on Hajek and how is he doing? I enjoyed watching preseason with him.

So, today's game was a great game. We lost, cant win them all. Even stole a point and came back against the SCF of last year. Not bad. The pairings down below aren't for specific reasons, just my thoughts as they come up.

Kreider, Hayes: Hate to see Hayes go If he doesnt resign or get traded. Kreider seems to be a good fit for Captaincy as well as Mika.

Mika, Namestnikov: with Buch back, I think Namestnikov stepped up a little. He hasn't really been crazy like he was in Tampa, but hes seems to be promising still. Mika was a steal from Ottawa.

Vesey, Fast: Injury aside, Jesper is a solid player. Vesey needs to step up a little.

Chytil, Zucc: Zucc isnt bad but hes not where he needs to be, chalking it up to the injury and time off. Chytil is great, passing could be iffy at times, today especially.

Pionk, Claesson: Both great, could do a little better on Claessons end.

Staal, Smith: Staal is doing great, very impressed. Smith needs to step up, and not to winger.

I know I'm missing a few players but I mentioned those who have gotten looks from me (whether good or bad)

Do you agree with me or disagree?

Also I can explain my answers in greater detail, but I wanted to keep this brief.