Grading the Rangers

Picking up a challenge from Sam Weinman at Rangers Report, I offer my report card of the New York Rangers after 41 games (half the season). Aside from the standard grade, I added classic report card comments, courtesy of TeachNet.com. I am leaving Renney, his staff and Sather out as I feel the most important part of their seasons have yet to start (a debatable matter in and of itself).

Forwards
Sean Avery: It has been a pleasure to have him in class. Has good oral vocabulary. Uses colorful words (just ask Darcy Tucker). Excessive absences. B

Blair Betts: Brings fine contributions. Is willing to take part in all classroom activities. A

Ryan Callahan: Sacrificing accuracy for unnecessary speed in his work. Anxious to please. B-

Nigel Dawes: Has shown a good attitude about trying to improve. B

Chris Drury: Gaining more self-confidence. He is capable of much better work. C+

Brandon Dubinsky: Unusually mature. Is becoming more self-reliant. A-

Scott Gomez: Although he has had some difficulty adjusting to our room and various duties, he usually tries to cooperate. Does not work up to his ability. B

Ryan Hollweg: Bubbles over with enthusiasm. He has made many fine contributions to our class and is an inspiration to his classmates. A

Marcel Hossa: Seems unable to finish required work. C

Jaromir Jagr: Capable of achieving a higher average. Is inconsistent in his efforts. Makes little effort when not under direct supervision. Many of his difficulties occur on the playground and he then carries a poor attitude in the classroom. C+

Greg Moore: I'm sorry I didn't get to meet you (much) this year. Incomplete

Colton Orr: Does colorful and interesting work. Works well with his neighbors. B+

Petr Prucha: I am hoping this recent interest and improvement will continue. He is self-confident and has excellent manners. B-

Brendan Shanahan: Has good organization of thoughts. Speaks with confidence to the group. He assumes responsibility well and has a fine attitude. B+

Martin Straka: Performs well in everything he undertakes. Shows initiative; thinks things through for himself. A

Defensemen
Dan Girardi: Has earned a very fine report card. Now accepts responsiblity well. A

Marek Malik: Works too slowly. Has poor motor skills. D

Paul Mara: Requires too much supervision. Work is not neat. C

Michal Rozsival: Makes careless errors. Is strong in offensive zone. B

Marc Staal: Is becoming more dependable during work periods. Has great potential and works toward achieving it. B+

Jason Strudwick: Comprehends well, but needs to work more quickly. Has a pleasant personality. B-

Fedor Tyutin: Enjoys doing neat careful work. A pleasure to have around. A

Goalies
Henrik Lundqvist: Makes friends quickly and is well liked by classmates. All work is neatly and accurately done. B+

Stephen Valiquette: Is a polite, conscientious pupil. B+

So what do you think: Are my grades fair or unfair? Think the kids deserve the keys to the car or to be locked in the libarary? Are you hot for teacher??