First off I have to admit I'm not an advanced stats guy, I am more inclined to Yzermans thinking that advanced stats help to form a decision not drive the decision, stats are just too subjective (much like my opinion).
I have watched Myers backcheck, win the board battles, gain possession and look to pass to the forward, only the forward is not looking for the pass, has already exited the zone, is afraid to get hit, and turns the puck over where as Myers now has to try and win the board battles all over again. But Myers is singled out as the problem, not the lackluster effort of the forward.
Myers reach has defused more plays in the defensive zone, but again I feel the softness of the teammates just puts Myers in the hot seat again.
Myers has a terrific shot from the blueline, can hit, and hit hard, saw Edler do that 1 game out of 15.
The other thing is this place is a pile on, gang up place, a player makes an error and one persons criticism turns into majority piling on.
Last game zero-zero Schmidt has all the time to make a play but kicks the puck to Rielly, one nothing, Myers plays the puck to Hughes, Hughes no look pass to Matthews 2-1. But Myers is the scapegoat and Hughes is revered because he puts up points, but in my opinion costs more points against than any other dman.
So my main issue is people here are not objective, if Myers makes a bonehead play he should be criticized, if his teammates make bonehead plays they should be criticized, not all on Myers.
I'm starting to like Torts more and more, make a mistake, have a seat, regardless if it is Hughes, Pettersson, Miller, Schmidt, whomever. - Makita
Location: Making the most of the worst situation... Canuck fan 4life , BC Joined: 12.23.2014
Feb 10 @ 10:17 AM ET
From ESPN power rankings
28. Vancouver Canucks
Previous ranking: 18
Points percentage: .375
This week: vs. CGY (Feb. 11, 13, 15)
You have to love how passionate Canucks fans are. Sure, Vancouver is a little leaky on D, but the fan angst is at a level where it feels the Canucks will never, ever defend well in their existence as a team, ever again.
28. Vancouver Canucks
Previous ranking: 18
Points percentage: .375
This week: vs. CGY (Feb. 11, 13, 15)
You have to love how passionate Canucks fans are. Sure, Vancouver is a little leaky on D, but the fan angst is at a level where it feels the Canucks will never, ever defend well in their existence as a team, ever again. - Pres.cup
ESPN is great for football. They're the last people I'd trust to tell me about hockey
