Anthony Cirelli deserves more appreciation than he’s getting

Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsGoals - 9

Assists - 4

Points - 13

xGF% - 63.1%

CF% - 58.61%

Zone Start % - 44%

Faceoff % - 51%

Entering the season, the Lightning fans and media were abuzz about the surprise arrival of Mathieu Joseph. The speedy winger endeared himself to fans with his relentless speed and forechecking. Given Joseph’s impressive start, many have forgotten another rookie the Lightning are putting on the ice. One who got his first taste of NHL action late last season and into the playoffs. I’m here to tell you that you might think you appreciate Anthony Cirelli, but you don’t appreciate him enough.

First, a visual representation of the shot against impact that Cirelli provides the…