Team: Underappreciated Players

Forward: Kelly Rivet
Forward: Jack Durden
Forward: Leafer Rielly
Defense: Richard Physt
Defense: Mia Landvik
Goalie: Evgueni Marmeladov

Synopsis: I wanted to pick out and put a little bit of the spotlight on players who don’t see much of it. The easiest pick was Kelly Rivet. He has quietly been one of the best 2-way forwards in the league for a long time. He doesn’t usually put up a lot of points, but he has been the anchor at forward for Portland/San Francisco for a long time. Next, Jack Durden. This is a guy who everyone in Texas knows, but doesn’t get a as much attention around the league. At the end of his career, he will lead all Renegades in every meaningful category for forwards. Last up, Leafer Riely. Leafer has been very good in West Kendall, but is constantly overshadowed by someone else, be it Dani Forsbeg, Trevor Wilson, or Alex Light. On defense, Richard Physt. This is, admittedly, a bit of a homer pick. Physt favors defensive play, and as a result, will probably not get many looks for things like awards. He is the type of player that makes a team better when he is on the ice. Next to him, Mia Landvik. Landvik is a similar type player, but with more of a nasty side. She has been known for physical play, which I always appreciate. Goalie is a bit trickier. There are fewer in the league, so most of the time they get the attention they deserve. Marmeladov has gotten some attention with really good playoff numbers. However, I don’t think he has gotten the credit he deserves, in general. Timo Haas is a tough act to follow, but Marmeladov has been very good.