But the Red Bulls are not letting that blind them, as Maximilian Kastner assures: "Cologne have very strong players up front, but are also well positioned at the back with their big defenders. They are also dangerous in the powerplay."
MacLeod provides ingenuity, Šustr physicality
Gregor MacLeod is one of the top players in the Sharks' offense. With 33 points, the 25-year-old Canadian is one of the best DEL scorers this season. Justin Schütz, who leads the Sharks' scoring charts with 14 goals, is one of the players who benefits from the playmaker's eye.
One of the defensive edges mentioned by Kastner is Andrej Šustr. The Czech is 201 centimetres tall, making him the second tallest player in the league. New to the team is Patrick Sieloff. The physically strong American, who was already under contract with the Sharks for the 2021-22 season, was officially brought back on Wednesday. Nick Bailen will be sorely missed. Last season's best defender has been out since the beginning of December due to a knee injury.