Hamhuis2 Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 What can you say about Dan Hamhuis? He is EXTREMELY underrated outside of Vancouver, perhaps even in VanCity itself. The man has 37 points and is a +28. Thats good enough for top 25 in defenseman point totals and 2nd in the league for defenseman +/- (only behind Chara). He is only one point off of his career high in points, which he set in his second full year in the NHL with Nashville. This guy is an absolute stud defensively, delivers clean, crisp breakout passes, and leads the charge on the backend, yet he is hardly ever discussed. Let's compare him with the rest of our defense, which, might I add, are also solid. Dan Hamhuis: 81gp, 37pts, +28 Kevin Bieksa: 77gp, 43pts, +12 Alex Edler: 81gp, 49pts, +0 Sami Salo: 68gp, 25pts, +7 Chris Tanev: 24gp, 2pts, +9 Keith Ballard: 47gp, 7pts, +0 As we can see, Hamhuis has a +16 lead on second place (in terms of +/-). Overall, while Edler leads the team in points, his +/- is a bit disturbing and truly speaks of his defensive struggles in the second half of this season. Kevin Bieksa is also having a good season, amassing his highest point totals in some time, as well as having a sold +12 rating. Salo actually played the majority of games this year, and was solid. Tanev has been very impressive and while the points aren't there, the defensive play is, as seen in his +9. Ballard was playing a lot better before he got hurt. In conclusion, I believe that this year, Dan Hamhuis has been our best defenseman, unsung hero, and perhaps even MVP. Appreciate him Vancouver, he is one of the best that there is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni Zamboni Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 he could be the new HamWow guy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanKeslord17 Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 One of my favorite Defencemen. Keep it up Hammer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift-4 Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Mr Reliable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 He'll be a rock for us in the playoffs. He was last year too, until he got injured . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixtyEight Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Pride of Smithers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Industrious1 Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 The Hamhuis signing was the one that took Vancouver from being a good team to an "elite" team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAILED-BY-THE-HAMMER Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 I believe the reason hamhuis doesn't get the recognition is that he has been are most consistent and reliable player all season the numbers speak for them self.he never gets bashed either keep it up hammer the reason we have another shot at a serious run for the cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250Integra Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 +/- is overrated. But good for Hammer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dasein Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Hamhuis is our #1 defenseman. Without him, our defense is in shambles as we witnessed last summer. I'm okay with losing a Sedin, one of Luongo or Schneider, or even Kesler - but not Hamhuis. He's irreplaceable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billabong Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 one of the most underrated shutdown defensemen in the league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph. Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 He had a sweet pass to Higgins last night too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tocnhockey Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Love Dan Hamhuis..... he fits like a glove on this team, imo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyD Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 He'd be leading in plus-minus if he wasn't paired with Bieksa this year. Guaranteed. Another rough year for Bieksa but I think come playoffs, Bieksa will be studly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brahma Bull Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Now if only we can pry Shea Weber out of Nashville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crime911 Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 LOVE DAN HAMHUIS http://video.canucks.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=0&id=159015 Great person and As a canucks fan I am so proud to have him in our team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockNroLLa. Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Anyone who knows hockey, knows he is our mvp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baercheese Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 LOVE DAN HAMHUIS http://video.canucks...tid=0&id=159015 Great person and As a canucks fan I am so proud to have him in our team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanCityScout Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 makes his folks proud..for sure!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clonedanielsedin Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 quiet defensemen, nobody has anything bad to say about him so he goes un-noticed haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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