With the Belleville Senators off this past week, and not too much in terms of offence to speak off, consider this update a lot more quality than quantity with a few names in particular really carrying the team. Not that we can complain though. What we’ve lost in junior and collegiate representation (and even in AHL domination) we’ve gained in a legitimately exciting core of young NHLers who seem painfully close to really putting it together.

Team of the Week

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Viktor Lodin

While his team continues to languish in the SHL standings, Lodin has steadily improved his stock with a breakout professional season in Sweden’s top league.