


His ranking drops but only because a lot of other players have trended up. Still makes the odd major mistake, but increasingly effective lugging the puck. He’s been flying in recent games, looking as confident and skilled as he did in the weeks before he got hurt. Out of almost nowhere, it seems, Kassian has transformed his formerly wild-eyed, undisciplined game and has become a player of focus, commitment, sheer will. Papa Kass is skating, puck protecting, creating chances and bringing the Baba Yaga menace almost every single game. We finally saw much more of the big, tough, aggressive and occasionally skilled Looch that enticed Chiarelli into offering that mega-contract.

Patrick Maroon, even – Had a few troubles in the d-zone, but still hitting and scoring.Andrej Sekera, up 2 – Had a brief slump in February, but the d-man they call Reggie is again paying back Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli in full for the pricey, long-term deal that Chiarelli handed him.Sam Bennett anyone? No, I didn’t think so. His name has entered into the conversation for the Vezina Trophy. The National Hockey League’s Most Valuable Player and Art Ross Trophy winner for 2016-17. Manage Print Subscription / Tax Receipt.
