Prompt 2:

On the positive side, I'm scoring some points. I usually don't look at my points because that's not how I play, but I've already got 3 goals and 5 assists in 29 games. I tend to hit around the 14 point mark, mostly assists, so this trend is a little on the high side for me. One of the goals is a shorty which definitely feels good because that's my specialty. My minutes are trending down in my old age, but my short handed time is still sky high.

The biggest yikes for me right now is hits. I'm trying to chase the hits leaderboard, but I've only got 7 hits this season. It's hard to get into the hitting game while Malik (191), Boyle (145), and Zidane (112) are running that show. My blocks are also kind of low at 80 with Odelein running that game at 108. I don't think my blocks record is currently at risk, but it might be by the end of my very long career.

Some more general notes, I'm happy about only having 2 PIMs which means my game is clean. 10 takeaways to 9 giveaways is just ok. +1 differential where the team high is 4 which means I'm either getting the easy minutes, or I'm riding with Kauppinen and Malik who have the 2nd and 3rd highest points with a similar differential. I don't put too much stock into that stat, but it is nice to see.