Here are my marks for the players. From 1-6, 1 being worst, 6 being best. Not the crazy austrian way...when is ever 1 best on the dice??
Goalies:
35 Frederic Cassivi: 4.
91,49% is not bad and has had some very good matches. But he also seems to do weird things. I like Cassivi and i think he can be a very good goalie in the playoffs, but for now 4. Closer to 5 than 3.
30 Rudolf Hummel: No Mark
Only played 40 minutes. 40 perfect minutes. Hopefully back from injury soon and will get to play against lower ranked teams at home.
Defence:
24 Darcy Werenka: 5
He might be old and slow, but what a player Werenka is. Has been very important in the last matches with all the injuries and is excellent to play along Schweda or Riener. 19 points on 20 matches is very nice too.
20 Peter Casparsson: 5
I am not a big Casparsson fan, i dont really understand his game always, but so far this season it has been very effective. Not elegant, but get things done and is +9 so far.
8 Francois Bouchard: 4
Had a very good early season, disappeared a bit, but has lately been good again. Also very important in the injury crisis and has played forward lately. Is one of the worst players on the +/- stats.
28 Dan Bjornlie: 4
Excellent defender, but not at his best so far. Also too much injured.
4 Philippe Lakos: 4
One fight, one win. Maybe not the defender you see the most, but is doing things easy and is +10. Has made a nice comeback in Wien.
38 Ales Kranjc: 3
Has not been as good as i expected. Seem to be a bit on the way back into form.
2 Peter Schweda: 3
Finally looks like he is comfortable on the ice in EBEL. Maybe these injuries was a blessing in disguise for him?
19 Josi Riener: 2
I gave up on Riener after his two 2min penalties within 4:05 against Graz...useless! Looks to have come back from that, but need some time to convince me.
Defender/Forward:
40 Tino Teppert 3
I like Tino, but he is for sure not very effective! 200 matches and one goal... Of course he role is not to score goals, but it wouldnt hurt Seems to have got rid of some of the stupid errors from last year and looks to head for good season.
Forwards:
25 Benoit Gratton: 6
Incredible start to the season. Has to play with players that are not close to his league, still manage to run the team on his own. Very strong and +17 shows how important he is.
6 Rafael Rotter: 5
Like a wind on the wing. Here there fucking everywhere. The first matches were not so good, but has lately a very good record and when he hits on the passes he is very important for the team. Not a natural born goalscorer.
16 Daniel Nageler: 5
Come from nowhere and is top goalscorer in the team. Bargain of the season!
12 David Rodman: 4
Much better start to the season than brother Marcel. Been very important for the team in the crisis and seem to come closer to the big form
29 Sean Selmser: 4
The glue in the team. Extremely important short handed and has done a good job with the youth in his lines. Dont understand why he gets to play so much PP tho (at least not before the injuries)
47 Harald Ofner: 4
Hard working and get things done. Will be an important player in the season.
7 Kevin Kraxner: 3
Very quick...but...does it ever happen anything? Not so often...hard working, but not in Selmser or Ofners class.
22 Marcel Rodman: 3
Disappointing start to the season, never looked his best. Hopefully he can come back from the injury now and improve his game.
77 Christoph Draschkowitz: 3
Seem to have settled in better than his brother and has EBEL level on his game.
44 Marc Tropper: 2
Not good when he players before his injury. Never close to last years form. Need to improve or else Capitals whould consider other options for him.
17 Lukas Draschkowitz: 2
Doesnt seem to be ready for EBEL.
13 Patrick Lebeau: 1
God, how bad he was before the injury! Must come back after this injury or else his career is over. Capitals should consider options here.
86 Christian Dolezal: No mark
Not been on the ice...will he play this season?