Current leaders:
Meszaros, +29 (#1 in NHL)
Leino, +23 (#3 overall, #1 forward)
Carle, +20 (#7)
Briere, +17 (#15)
Hartnell, +17 (#15)
In the basement:
Carcillo, -7 (26gp)
Bartulis, -4 (12gp)
Powe, -1
First of all, when you're the number 1 team in the NHL, everybody has a pretty good plus/minus rating.
Two things jump out from the leaders; 1) Meszaros is playing really outstanding. Part of that is helped by playing on the third pair before Pronger got hurt, and thus being matched up against the opposition's third line. Still, his numbers have gone up since seeing increased ice time with Pronger out, and #1 in the NHL is #1 in the NHL, period.
The second thing that jumps out is all the members of the Briere line, with Leino leading the way. Anyone who's been paying attention knows the Briere line has been the best and most consistent line for the Flyers this year. Leino being several points ahead than his linemates also underlines his excellent play this year, and that he's also the best defensive forward on that line.
Carle's performance also demands praise. That plus/minus is way up there, and notably higher than his partner's (Pronger at +7).
At the other end, Carcillo and Bartulis stand out. I would be worried if Bartulis sees much playing time come the playoffs, and Carcillo is not doing anything to help his slim chances of resigning. I wouldn't worry too much about Powe, because the whole 4th line has pretty low numbers, and he's just a bit behind them.
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