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Dextaria · 08-03-2020, 02:39 PM

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Graphs and rankings through Friday 7/31/20 (10/24/21 Sim Date)

Highest ranked: 12
Lowest ranked: 12

Dex: I don’t think anyone would be too surprised to see one of the expansion teams at the bottom of the power rankings. Although Nevada did a good job on making their expansion picks and making their draft picks, it seems like it wasn’t enough for them to be competitive with the other teams in the league. The one game which they won was a 3-2 win over Detroit, but 8 out of the 9 other games saw the team losing by more than 2 goals. The team has the worst corsi against and the worst goals against. It will be interesting to see how the rest of the season pans out for Nevada as this team continues to try to figure things out.

Boom: It’s been a rough go of it for one of the SMJHL’s newest teams. The first line of Zelma Zuntnere, Gavin Wallace and James Kimanje has been pretty good so far, putting in 8 of the team’s 20 goals so far, and Vili Afalava and Tanjiro Kamado are a solid first pairing of rookies on the back end. The main issue is depth, which we likely all knew would be the case with a fresh team full of rookies. Philip Weaver has been pretty good in goal, as while his GAA might not look that good he has a .906 save percentage as a rookie goalie behind the most porous defense in the league. If the GMs can keep the buy-in going through the next couple seasons, there’s a lot to build off of. In particular, Jearim and Nokazoa focused on drafting from the net out, which is a pretty solid way to build a team to start off.

Nham: Looking at the breakdown of their roster, this is a very young team with a lot of rookies on it. It’s bound to be that they’ll have their face pushed in for the first season and hopefully while they take their lumps they’ll be able to continue to keep the locker room interest up. The bright side of so many youngsters on the same team at the same time is that if they are able to continue to grow, the next 2-3 seasons are going to be real treats. If anything, the hard work is now in maintaining that focus and belief.

Faelax: One of the two recent expansion teams, no real surprise to see this team here in the power rankings. Even with the tough start, there are a few bright spots for the young team. Goalie Philip Weaver is having an excellent season behind a lackluster defense, and expansion draft pickup Zelma Zuntnere is scoring at a good pace.

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Highest ranked: 10
Lowest ranked: 11

Dex: The other expansion team sits at 11th in our power rankings. Between Quebec City and Vancouver, it was tough for me personally to decide who has the edge over the other. In the end the Citadelles found themselves at 11th. The team has the second worst corsi against and the second worst goals against average. However, they do have some bright spots such as rookie Cloudera Jr. who already has 4 goals as a defenseman. Also, Rieley and Boris Petrov are at the top of the league in terms of hits. Then there are their 2 goaltenders who are putting up amazing performances with both save percentages above 0.912%. And so, there are certainly brightsides to the team that players and fans can turn to.

Boom: Quebec might be struggling this season as a result of playing in a bloodbath of a division and being an expansion team, but they’re a fun team to watch with a lot of potential. David Danielson and Mat Smith have split duties in net, and they’ve given Quebec a shot to steal quite a few games. Despite facing over 47 shots a game, Danielson has a .916 save percentage through the first quarter of the season and showed off his talent by making 63 saves in a 3-2 shootout win over Kelowna. The offense has been okay, with a committee approach led by top rookie defensemen Yuuto Kira Cloudera Jr. and Max Goodman and first-line centre Alexander Roach. The Bash Brothers in Boris Petrov and Ryan Rieley, who are 1st and 4th in the league in hits, have also been a big part of making the team fun to watch. The Citadelles have a tough road ahead of them and might not make it past the first round this season, but they’ve got a bright future.

Nham: I think that people would have expected QCC to have a slight edge in performance compared to their expansion counterpart only for the reasons of having a 425 player in Alexander Roach. It’s not much but he’s putting in honest work on both ends of the ice in leading in shotsblocked, takeaways while his teammates Ryan Rieley and Boris Petrov lead in hits. It’ll be nice to have something to look forward to as they are playing without the puck but given how their roster has been growing since their expansion draft, they also face the same issues and benefit as Nevada.

Faelax: The other expansion team is doing a little better, sitting at a 3-8-1 record after the first week of sims. Everyone is chipping in on offense with at least one point. 4th year centre Alexander Roach is currently one of the top defensive players in the league. But the big surprise has been the goalie tandem of Mat Smith and David Danielson. The two rookies are playing well above their pay grade, posting a .912 and .916 save percentages respectively.

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Highest ranked: 9
Lowest ranked: 11

Dex: Playing for Vancouver, I recognize that I’m particularly critical of the team. This may be because I can see that the team has great potential but has not been able to transfer it well on the ice. The Whalers currently have the worst goals per game, the offense sits behind even the expansion teams who were built just this offseason. However, the defense has been able to steal some games. Snail is back to the top of the league in terms of hits and shots blocked. Then there is Name Redacted who has been playing extremely well to start the season boasting a 0.925 save percentage and a 2.24 goals against average. If Vancouver can figure out their offense, they could potentially climb the standings.

Boom: The Whalers are a puzzling team this season. Sitting tied for 8th in the standings, Vancouver has the joint 7th-best defense in the league and the team has been able to compete in almost every game so far. Name Redacted is turning into one of the best goalies in the league, putting up a 2.24 GAA and a .925 save percentage through the first quarter of the season, and Slimey Snail is building on his breakout S54 campaign to become a top-tier defensive defenseman. The six new rookies added in the latest draft have all been developing nicely as well. The problem with the Whalers is simple: they can’t score. The team has only 22 goals this season, almost half of which have been scored by just two players. To make up ground in the merciless Pacific Northwest Division, they’ll need to start getting more high-danger chances and goals. Puck luck has been an issue as well, as four players on the team have more than 20 shots without a goal yet.

Nham: I made mention to some folks but this has got to be the best Vancouver team I’ve seen in the last 3-4 seasons. It’s not saying much considering how they are only above Nevada in the standings, but are not too far out in terms of overall performance. Their goals against haven’t ballooned thanks to Redacted’s continued stellar play, as well as having a much better defensive corp overall. The main issue has been continuing to generate more offense when they do exit their zone, as they sit last in the league for goals scored, despite being 3rd worst in the league when it comes to corsi for. William Hartmann and Jason Desrouleaux largely stand alone on that front while many Whalers still are looking for their first goal of the season.

Faelax: Name Redacted has been the story of this team so far, keeping the Whalers in games all season. With a .925 save percentage, he is doing his best to carry the team, but he is going to need some help. Jason Desrouleaux is showing that he can be a goal scoring threat, and William Hartmann is playing some excellent hockey. The rest of the team needs to step it up for Vancouver to really have a shot in the postseason. But luckily for them, there is still plenty of hockey to be played.

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Highest ranked: 8
Lowest ranked: 11

Dex: Sitting second to last in the East and 9th in our power rankings are the St. Louis Scarecrows. The Scarecrows lost big players like Danny Marston and Mega Tron to call ups which resulted in big holes to be filled in. For St. Louis, it is Colin Lambert who is stepping up with 4 goals and 8 assists, leading the team in points. What is holding the Scarecrows back I’d say is their defense and goaltending. The team has the 3rd worst goals against average, and their goaltender Antonescu has been cold in these beginning games with a save percentage below 0.900. Opposite to Vancouver, it is their goals against that needs to be worked on going forward.

Boom: Right now, the Scarecrows are running through one man: Colin Lambert. The second-year defenseman and reigning Esa Anrikkanen Trophy winner is on a point-per-game pace and is logging heavy minutes in all situations. The team faced roster drain in the offseason by losing Danny Marston, Mega Tron and Axel Meszaros to the SHL, and has had a bit of trouble replacing those holes with only Kriss Darzins, Grapefruit Lizard and free-agent rookie acquisition Jeff Nips (along with his 41% shooting percentage) potting more than two goals so far. The defense is also an issue with the fourth-most goals allowed, as second-year starter Nicolae Antonescu has had a relatively pedestrian 3.32 GAA and 0.892 save percentage so far. St. Louis has a lot of potential as they continue to retool on the fly with several roster losses the past few seasons, and if they can put it together they could make a nice run.

Nham: Lambert continues to be a star in this league, just recently coming off a Rookie of the Year campaign and immediately following it up so far by being the leading point getter on this Scarecrows team looking for more offense to outscore their own weaknesses. The top line of Eric Hudson, Grapefruit Lizard and Kriss Darzins are fairly specialized in their respective areas but unfortunately haven’t found the chemistry to make the most of their respective talents. As a team, they’ve been struggling to keep the puck out of their zone but even more so, keeping it out of their net. It’s a young team as well so this may be another season that gets better as the season goes on.

Faelax: Colin Lambert continues to take the league by storm after a fantastic rookie season. Leading the team with 12 points, the sophomore defenseman is continuing to elevate his game every night. The Scarecrows could use a little more from their netminder Nicolae Antonescu, however. Once they pick it up again, we could start to see this team climb up in the standings.

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Highest ranked: 8
Lowest ranked: 9

Dex: One of the most ransacked teams this offseason, the Detroit Falcons lost a huge chuck of their core to call ups. This meant that the Falcons had a lot of holes to fill in the offseason. And so, it is not too surprising to see the Falcons this low in the power rankings. The team has the 4th worst goals per game and goals against per game. Looking at their offense, it is currently led by veterans McMaster and Wanesly leading the charge while Topalo is leading them in goals. On defense it is offseason acquisition Michael Lee who is really helping them out. In the East, I’d say they will be continuing to battle against Maine and St. Louis.

Boom: Detroit was torn to shreds in the offseason, so this is a season where they retool and look to build around new pieces. Frederick Wanesly and Luke McMaster are leading the way on offense with 10 points each, but their main issue is goal differential and not being able to win games in high-flying shootouts the way they used to - only the Whalers and the expansion teams have scored fewer goals, and only the expansion teams have a worse goal differential. Rookie defenseman Evangelos Giannopoulos has been pretty good so far with 6 assists, and Joseph Fantobens is developing into a solid defensive defenseman who can play in all situations. In net, Thor Odinson has been giving it his best shot with a .909 save percentage, but the defense needs to do more to limit shots against him.

Nham: The Falcons are a far cry from where they were a season ago but look to equal or even better their last season. It’s likely due to the introduction of the two expansion teams, but it seems that at least they’ve found a bit of their mojo without the crushing expectations weighing them down. That being said, they aren’t in a particular much better position than a team like St. Louis as they both suffer from similar issues of not scoring quite enough to make up for the amount of goals they’re letting in. In Detroit’s case, they’re playing a little more of an open game with a high corsi for and against. While they might still get a solid performance out of Odinson this season as the anointed started, they might need a MVP esque performance like Jobin had last season to significantly cover the back end which currently relies on two inactives and a handful of younger players.

Faelax: The Falcons lost quite a few players due to call ups, and are making the best out of what they have left. There is still a good core left, fortunately for Detroit. Goalie Thor Odinson has stepped into the starters job and has been effective. And there are still quite a few talented players on the roster, such as Edward Williams and Frederick Wanesly. Detroit has some solid possession numbers, but they need to get more shots on net, and let their big forwards like Williams and Sulfurgold get into the greasy areas of the ice and do what they do best.

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Highest ranked: 7
Lowest ranked: 7

Dex: After losing Scianna and Kavanagh, the Kelowna Knights continue to battle against the other teams in the West such as the Raptors, Outlaws, and Armada. They are not too far behind and the positions in the West seem to be very volatile. Currently though, the Knights have the 5th worst goals for per game and goals against per game. Their scoring has been very spread out so far and their goaltending has been good. It’s just that the West is a bit of a battleground so again I wouldn’t be surprised if they climb the standings if the team finds a way to get hot.

Boom: Kelowna kept all their offensive weapons going into this season, but suffered key defensive losses in goalie Cillian Kavanagh and defensemen Adam Scianna and Luciano Vessot. Third-year centre Daniel Laforest has become a very solid two-way weapon, leading the team with 10 points while playing on the power play and penalty kill. The big drop-off has been the top line of Rotticus Scott, Rocco Berni and Jaska Seppala. After lighting the league on fire last season, they’ve combined for just seven goals in 12 games, including just two on the power play. Goalie Peter Ramsey is off to another great start with a 2.07 GAA, a .913 save percentage and three shutouts, so there’s no issues there.

Nham: It’s strange to see the Knights so far down given a great previous season. While they also suffered some of their own losses, the hope was that the sophomore stepping into their 425 capped seasons could make up for their difference and more. Originally I had expected their defense to be more of a concern, but could potentially become a serious threat in this league in due time. As for things now, the top line of Seppala, Berni and Scott haven’t been clicking on the same level on the powerplay and have only been mediocre 5v5. That was their bread and butter last season so to lose that has been especially impactful. Agitator Justin Keahi has stepped up offensively beyond drawing penalties.

Faelax: It’s weird to see a team so stacked on offense right in the middle of the pack here, but Kelowna has struggled to put it together to this point. The losses of Scianna and Kavanagh may have been more detrimental than the Knights had initially thought. They need to get more out of their top guys in order for them to get back to the spot they were in last year. Specifically Jaska Seppala and Rocco Berni, who each sit at 6 points. If those two can get going again, Kelowna can hang with anyone in the league.

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Highest ranked: 4
Lowest ranked: 6

Dex: Currently uncomfortably leading the West is the Anchorage Armada. Although they lead the West, a big reason why I personally have them lower is because the team has lost to lower ranked teams such as the Citadelles and the Whalers. In particular, the team lost 1-5 to Quebec City. However, their offense and defense is certainly on par with those of Anaheim and Colorado so I wouldn’t be surprised to see them climb above them in the next power rankings if they continue to play well and lead the West.

Boom: The West is a really close conference so far, and Anchorage is currently in the lead. It’s hard to get a read on them, as they seemingly should be better than they are with four 425 defensemen, a 350 defenseman, and a 425 TPE goalie. Scoochie Stratton has been lights-out so far, recording a 1.77 GAA, a .927 save percentage and 3 shutouts, though he’s only faced an average of about 24.3 shots per game. In a schedule packed with divisional games to start, the offense has been adequate with 36 goals, led by Cyril Vyskoc and Chris de Siren. Santtu Rasanen is facing a run of bad puck luck with a shooting percentage under 7%, so he should rebound nicely. The main issue appears to be on the defensive side of the puck, as the top pairing of Alexei Petrikov and Matthew Sawful have uncharacteristically struggled, only combining for 7 points and being -7 and -6 respectively. If they can bounce back, the Armada will be in good shape.

Nham: Judging by the rankings at and after this point, it’s clear that the teams are all a toss up. Anchorage currently sit in this spot due to one of their league best defensive performance, though lack the same firepower up front to fully take control of the West. Their leading scorers of Cyril Vyskoc and Chris de Siren have shown they have a nose on the powerplay so even though their depth drops off after the first two lines, the production from these main guys has been enough so far to stay afloat.

Faelax: The current leader in the western conference, the Armada are winning games through their suffocating defense. The defensive group of Biscuit, Sawful, Petrikov, Lazer, and Victory are likely the best group in the league, and with goalie Scoochie Stratton behind them, it’s a real head scratcher on how they have let in so many goals. The question around this team is gonna be the depth on offense. The top like is putting up a decent amount of points, but it falls off hard after them. The Armada are going to need someone in the bottom 6 to step up and start producing.

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Highest ranked: 5
Lowest ranked: 6

Dex: Continuing with the battlegrounds which is the Western Conference, it is the Anaheim Outlaws The Outlaws have the 3rd best goals against average with the 6th best offense. However, compared to the other teams in the West like the Raptors and the Armada, the teams as mentioned before are very close. I sound a bit like a broken record but again, I wouldn’t be surprised to see the Outlaws rise, fall, or stay relatively still in terms of standings in the West.

Boom: In a season where they expected to retool due to some roster losses, the Anaheim Outlaws have excelled, being just one point back of the West lead with two games in hand on Anchorage. The leaders on offense are Ethan Price and Rikard Hammarberg, the latter of whom is proving that the MVP discussions he had last season weren’t a fluke by starting on a point-per-game pace. On defense, the team plays a shutout style with workhorses James LeBlond and Emilia Bergman racking up the minutes, and Separa Borro is excelling in his first season as a starter. The main issue for them so far is depth, as there isn’t a ton of goal scoring past the first line and top three defensemen, but once the rookie class gets more TPE they’ll be dangerous.

Nham: Anaheim has been able to pleasantly surpass a lot of expectations leading up until this point, and that’s not meant to be a slight on them at all. While they do rely on more inactive than majority of teams at this point, what does matter is the performance they get out of them as well as the fact that they’ve been able to put up the best winning percentage at the time of this power ranking. Their bottom line led by Rinako Yukikami has dominated other 4th lines possession wise, freeing up more time for their top trio of Ethan Price, Rikard Hammarberg and Ryu Jones to tear it up 5v5. The shot attempts for almost anybody on the ice has been fairly even so there is a degree of higher shooting percentage for the Outlaws combined with a great performance from Separa Borro so far in net.

Faelax: Anaheim is right behind Anchorage in the standings, but have looked like the better team at times. Just like the Armada, they play a stout defensive game centered around a great defensive unit and a top goalie. They also have elite two-way center Rikard Hammarberg leading the way on both ends of the ice. I could see the Outlaws being a very scary team come playoff time when their rookie class has gotten some more TPE under their belts.

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Highest ranked: 4
Lowest ranked: 6

Dex: The last of the teams in the West, we have the Colorado Raptors. The highlight for the Raptors is Sven Svenson who already has 8 goals on the season. Also, the team has an offense and defense comparable to other teams in the West, but what is most surprising is that they are doing this with Huuveri who has a save percentage below 0.900. And so, if their goaltending can get hot, Colorado can most certainly take 1st in the West.

Boom: Colorado is a team that has been riding their first line to great effect. With Jean-Uthred Ragnarsson-Tremblay becoming one of the best defensive forwards in the league, it’s freed up Carlos Brown and Sven Svenson to play a free-flowing offensive game that’s netted them both ten points each. The defense is also a strong part of the offensive attack, with Terrence Smith and Aumy Jr. having strong seasons. The main problem is in net. In his first full season as a starter, Jerry Huuveri just hasn’t been able to get it together with an .880 save percentage. Colorado making a playoff run will depend on if he gets back on form.

Nham: While Anchorage deservedly will continue to get praise about the quality of their back end, Colorado have amassed their own collection of quality defenders, though more of them are inclined to attack than defend. No worries, combined that with their group of S55 sophomore who are all taking a step forward so far and there’s a start to some great success to come. Having stronger linemates this season around has meant that the veteran wingers Sven Svenson and Carlos Brown have been able to jump off to a hot start, each netting 5+ goals so far. Question remains whether Huuveri will be able to get into starter form. He doesn’t have any significant weaknesses that stand out in a technical aspect, and could be considered one of the mentally tougher goalies in the league. So to see him to struggle to this degree is particularly unusual.

Faelax: The Raptors are a team who is surging off of the back of a strong S55 class, along with a few talented veterans. Sven Svenson leads the team with 8 goals, while his centre JURT has developed into one of the best defensive forwards in the league. Jerry Huuveri, while a bit disappointing thus far, still has plenty of time to turn things around and lead the Raptors into the playoffs.

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Highest ranked: 3
Lowest ranked: 3

Dex: One of the biggest risers from last season to this season is the Maine Timber. The Timber are no longer at the bottom and are currently sitting comfortably at 3rd in the East. This team is led by veteran Sondergard and sophomore Oscarsson. The 2 players got 8 and 10 points respectively which contributed to the 2nd best offense in the league. Similar to the Raptors, the team is able to win with sub 0.900 save percentages so if the Timber can get their goaltending going they can even put up a fight against the likes of Carolina and Newfoundland. Definitely an exciting season for Maine.

Boom: Maine burst out of the league basement with a bang, as their offense has been incredibly so far with 45 goals in 11 games. There isn’t just one player leading the scoring charge, as five players on the team have double-digit points, led by Alexander Oscarsson with 12. Mikkel Asmus Sondergard and Valentin Kalashnikov are also becoming a great pairing to anchor the defense, and players like shot-blocking god Will Windsor, Adrik Baranov, and Hennesey-Gallchobhar O’McGuiness have provided useful depth. The main issue is in net, where both Keisuke Suzuki and Leo Bloomfield have struggled with .892 and .895 save percentages respectively. If the goaltenders can pick up their game, Maine will be a force going into the playoffs.

Nham: Maine has come out this season with a bang. Despite losing one of their top players in Roach, they’ve continued to develop the rest of the group they have, getting some prime goal scorers in Oscarsson and Kyle Sutton. Half of their leading scorers points have come with the man advantage but as we’ve seen with Kelowna last season, that’s still a great recipe for regular season success. Considering how defensively minded the rest of their back end is, it’ll be interesting if they can continue to keep up the scoring on a 5v5 basis which they’re currently doing.

Faelax: The biggest riser over the offseason, the Timber have a terrifying offense. The line of Sutton-Shepherd-Oscarsson is one of the best in the league, but the Timber have offensive firepower up and down their lineup. An interesting thing to watch this season is going to be the performance of goalie Leo Bloomfield. Bloomey, as he is known around the league, has had a couple of excellent seasons but is off to a slow start. But look out if he returns to his form from last season of making 45-50 saves a night without breaking a sweat.

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Highest ranked: 2
Lowest ranked: 2

Dex: The 2nd place team in the league is ranked 2nd in our power rankings. The Carolina Kraken have the 3rd best goals for per game and the 2nd best goals against per game. This is a result of their players of Wagner, Friedland, and Dakari stepping up once again, especially with the loss of numerous call ups. Also, Blunt Man has been playing extremely well putting up an above 0.915 save percentage and a goals against average below 2.25. The Carolina Kraken certainly have a good chance at being the best in the league if they continue to play this way.

Boom: Carolina has managed to effectively combine offense and defense, having the third-most goals per game and the fewest goals against. The top line of Linus Grimstad, Jimmy Wagner and Vitek Vitecek have been on a tear to start the season, combining for 16 goals. On defense, the Kraken have depth up and down the lineup, with Ambacas Cuddles, Ben van Dijk and Adam Friedland being supplemented by sophomores Axel Foley and Conner Hutton. In net, Blunt Man is on a roll despite only having 251 TPE, winning eight of his first nine games.

Nham: For a lower TPE goalie, Blunt Man has stepped into Eller’s old spot and continued without a blip. The Kraken continue to roll offensively like they did last season and combined with some solid goaltending, haven’t missed a beat since winning their Four Star Cup. Their top line features a new centerman with Linus Grimstad taking over the full time role from the now called-up Keith Lee but that trio continues to dominate possession and generate shots like no other. The best advantage that Carolina holds is that they don’t have another top team in their division, though they have both Maine and Newfoundland in their conference.

Faelax: Blunt Man has stepped into the start role with ease, posting some great numbers thus far. The team in front of him is definitely making it easier for him though. The top line of Vitacek-Grimstad-Wagner is as lethal as ever, and they have great depth pieces up and down the lineup, like offensive powerhouse Ben van Djik and big power forward Dwight Knight. This is a complete team from top to bottom, and they are expected to compete for their 2nd straight four star cup.

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Highest ranked: 1
Lowest ranked: 1

Dex: Probably not surprising for many, we have the Newfoundland Berserkers sitting comfortably once again at the top of the power rankings. The Berserkers have again been nothing but dominant as they lead the league in goals for per game by a sizable margin. Their goals against per game is also league best. Then there are their players of Marner, Minamino, and Harrington that lead the league 1-2-3, and their goaltender Amundsen that is putting up crazy numbers. It certainly seems like nothing can stop this team if they continue to play this way.

Boom: Newfoundland’s roster this season might be better than the S53 Falcons ever were, and that’s saying something. The offense is explosive with 56 goals in 13 games, and the defense is pretty solid as well with only 23 goals against. Mats Marner, though he’s shooting at a percentage of 27.7% that is due for regression, has 13 goals and 21 points so far to lead the league. Ryuuji Minamino is right behind him at 20 points, and Steve Harrington is on the other wing with 16. In net, Cale Amundsen has a crazy 1.82 GAA and a .933 save percentage to anchor the defense. With a wave of callups inevitably coming, it’s Cup or bust for the next season or two with this team.

Nham: It’s easy to talk about how good everything has gone for this team so I”ll try to nitpick at things that maybe they could potentially do in making a league leader even better if possible. Their 1st line is finally their top line this season and that also includes offensively on 5v5 despite all of the PP success they’ve had so far. In particular Harrington is having a breakout season, a weird comment to say for a 4th season junior player but still true nonetheless. The 2nd line of Twist, Forrester and Minamino have still continued to put up points and hold the lion's share in possession. However their defensive play is lacking in some way between allowing more goals than the majority of their teammates. Top defenseman PBJ Souppan is an absolute event machine meaning his ability to continually produce offense (6.8GF/60) and T-2nd in giveaways with 16 mean that whenever he’s on the ice, it’s exciting for somebody.

Faelax: The Berserkers are a stupidly good team this season. Having only a couple spots to fill, most of their already good lineup from last season came back and are looking better than ever. Centre Mats Marner is off to an unbelievable start, putting up points left and right. With a loaded forward group, a talented blue line, and one of the best goalies in the league in Cale Amundsen, the Berserkers are gonna be the last team anyone wants to see in the playoffs.