I'm not going to dance around it: Elaina Beneski did not get off to a great start in the SMJHL. While 10 goals is not a travesty for a rookie, looking beyond that gets capital "U" ugly. Her -43 was tied for fourth worst in the league. Her CORSI for percentage was eighth worst in the league. Her goals for/60 was also eighth worst. Her 111 shots on was good for under 2 per game, a pretty low number for a player that styles herself as a shooter and a goal scorer. So, it can safely be said that the on- ice product needs work.

On the plus side, I think I had a good season. I haven't missed a single PT, and despite that, I'm not feeling like my place was demanding. That's a very good sign going forward. My first time around in the SHL, I went in full bore, and ultimately it was too much. I think the current setup demands a little less of a user than when I was around then, to be honest.