1) O’Reilly because he seemed another one of those Milwaukee Great/Nashville No So Much players and proved to have greater vision and ability than suspected.

2) Lindback because Vem visste?

Goc? No surprise there. He showed his heart and grit last season, too.

But Seriously,
I can’t say I’m more impressed by Goc this year than I was last year. I think Goc has just carried on with his excellent play from the previous season. Unlike with the Sharks, Goc has finally found a place where he can demonstrate the skill set that made him a first round pick. Its a testament to the player that he’s maintained such a great work ethic. He and Horny were tied for most surprising last season.

I’ve enjoyed watching SK74 play and I really want to seem him break out, but he’s not it. O’Brien had me worried until after I read the interview where he stated that Nashville was a fresh start for him. That, plus Poile’s quiet genius was just fine.

In the end I agree with the above comment. Lindback has been a revelation stepping into the NHL from the SEL at the age of 22. If it weren’t for Pekka this whole season would be about Goalie Bob vs. The Giant. O’Reilly is finally playing at his potential which is really nice to see. What surprised me is what a huge step he’s taken and the consistent patience he’s shown. O’Reilly’s hockey smarts gives him this amazing ability to sit on a puck and make the right pass at the right time. On a team that will pass blindly into traffic as often as possible, just skill and patience is refreshing.

…but have to go with Cal only because offense is sorely needed on this team, which is always stronger on the defensive side.

With our penny penching front office, good bargains are a great thing. And all of those guys aren’t making that much money.