Thoughts from section 103: I am in the lower bowl this year, and I love to watch and analyze hockey. Here are my thoughts from the Exhibition opener.
1. Kleven is 99.89% NHL ready and really fun to watch. His size and strength cause some offhand penalties at times, but I will take it.
2. The freshies seem to be in their element, although it is just Manitoba. (James) has a great motor, (McLaughlin) is a great puck handler and creates, creates, creates - I am excited to follow him, (Blake) as advertised, (Strinden) surprised me with his physical play and readiness.. excited to see them all grow this year.
3. I missed watching Moore and Bast.
4. Gaber pushes things a little too much still, but with the right line mates he will continue to flourish.
5. Great to see Hain back. Sidorski is large. Ness is better. Schmaltz will be top 3 in scoring.