Each week, the Daily’s esteemed scouting staff will review the tapes, talk to the coaches and players and discuss the team’s performance. After all of this, we offer up our comments and analysis on Michigan’s weekend action.
- Ken Srdjak
Ryan A. Sosin
Offensive Scout
The 10-goal weekend was impressive, especially on the road. Michigan outshot Nebraska-Omaha 36-19 on Saturday and created quality scoring chances throughout the game. When Hensick and Nystrom are rolling, this offense is very explosive.
Daily Determination: 4 checks out of 5
Gabe Edelson
Defensive Scout
The Wolverines gave up a disappointing seven goals and allowed a number of odd-man rushes and breakaways. On the other hand, Michigan played a hard-hitting style from the get-go and seemed to make the extra effort to block shots and clear pucks.
Daily Determination: 3 checks out of 5
Jake Rosenwasser
Special Teams Scout
Michigan would have never escaped with four points in the series if it weren’t for its power play. Over the weekend, the Wolverines scored a whopping six power play goals. Meanwhile, the penalty kill limited the Mavericks to just two.
Daily Determination: 5 checks out of 5
Ian Herbert
Goaltender Scout
Montoya was shaky in the opening minutes, but he got two wins. That has to count for something. In the third period of Saturday’s game, he showed me why he was drafted sixth overall in the NHL draft, making post-to-post saves on multiple Maverick rushes.
Daily Determination: 4 checks out of 5