Regardless of a truly remarkable 13-7-4 record, the Cats aren't nearly approaching what could be generously considered as "balanced scoring". Witness:
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HOT
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Fleischmann
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Pointless in 6(!) of 24 games
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Matthias
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3G, +3 in last 2
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Weiss
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11 points (3G), +7 last 8
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NOT SO HOT
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Bergenheim
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No points last 10
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Bradley
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Injured; no points last 3
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Dadonov
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No points last 7
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Goc
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Injured; no points last 7
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Kennedy
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No points last 12
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Kopecky
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1A in last 6 (came Tues)
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Santorelli
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No points last 6
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Skille
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1A in last 9 (PS foiled Tues)
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Sturm
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No points last 6
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Upshall
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Injured; 1G last 15
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Versteeg
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No points last 3 (was tweaked Tues; yeah we got spoiled)
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Campbell
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No goals last 5
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Ellerby
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2A in last 11
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Garrison
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No points last 4
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Gudbranson
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Rookie; no points last 18
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Jovanovski
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No points last 8
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Kulikov
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Injured; no points last 4
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Weaver
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No points last 4
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Some rather awful streaks in effect.
Granted, two recent games vs Tampa Bay's defensive suflex (outscored 7-2) had a negative effect on everyone, but given the talent at hand, more than a few of these pointless stretches are nothing short of obscene. Then again, perhaps we're finally beginning to notice the inevitable result of multiple injuries - and numerous they have been throughout the opening 24 games - to guys acquired for more than a complementary role with this club.
No question everyone on the list above has displayed the work ethic Kevin Dineen has demanded, but numbers such as these simply cannot continue if a Stanley Cup championship - this season - is the goal, as Dale Tallon has repeatedly declared (well, except for the "this season" part).
Don't need over-achievers at this stage, just a group which can meet a level of reasonable personal expectation, production-wise. Get even one of these dudes, on D or at forward, to heat up offensively and it's lights-out for the opposition.
In essence: Jack...buddy...everyone appreciates the hustle, tenacity, and grit you (and so many others) deliver each night, but ya gotta get on the scoresheet.
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