wasteofskin Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 doesn't matter cause our team sucks http://youtu.be/onSfz_bv5oY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
effyeahhansen Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 He's a good solid d-man, but he's overpaid. I thought this when we signed him, and he hasn't proved me wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aqua59 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 It's about time AV used him for the reasons he was purchased. That is just a recent change in which he's been far more effective and comfortable. He's been far better of late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apples Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 His looking more comfortable now. Getting his groove and confidence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_Cathode Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Over a few games, small differences in +/- don't mean much, but we are now nearly 40 games in, and that stat is meaning more and more each game. Of all of our defencemen, Garrison has by far the best +/-, Garrison is a +14, the next highest is Bieksa at +5. Edler, by the way is -3. So, if you are disappointed in Garrison I can't imagine how disappointed you are with the rest of them. He has been without a doubt our best D this year - helped out by the fact that Bieksa has been playing with a leg injury for the past dozen games. Of course, the big problem with our D and goalies this year compared to previous years, is our lack of quality centres - until the arrival of Roy, we had one - Henrik, and that just won't do in the NHL. Centres provide the additional down-low coverage needed in today's NHL and they provide quick and safe outlets out of one's own zone - that was the great contribution of Roy in his first game - superb down-low coverage and quick, safe transitions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drouin Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Decent in first half, great as of late defensively. Good that he's shooting more often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cow Disease Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 It bugs me how some people were expecting Shea Weber-quality for his salary. He's leading our team in +/- and spent a huge chunk of time NOT on the PP (AV is a bit slow with some things), otherwise his goal tally would probably be even higher. He's performed admirably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiDeN Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Aside from the lack of PP production, which I don't think should be laid at just Garrison's feet, I have been so happy with Garrison's defensive game. He seems to make the right play almost every time, and he has great stick position. On Team1260 here in Edmonton, Strudwick was pointing out that Garrison is the opposite hand to Salo, so he has to turn to get the one timer on the PP, which reduces the effectiveness of it, cause guys can recognize it and move in to the lane (if they dare). But, yeah, I am loving Garrison's game, and I have been for quite some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoosh Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Leads team defensemen in +/- and has formed a pretty good shutdown pairing with Hamhuis. Now if only he could develop a bit of a mean streak and start hitting guys more often and more harder... This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaches Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 I thought he looked lost in the first half, but lately he has really stepped up his game. Great defensively while chipping in offence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester13 Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Garrison was brought in to fill Salo's skates. Now, what did Salo do for us? Well, he had a bomb of a shot and was quite solid defensively, not the fastest skater out there, but solid. The first how many games of the year Garrison was struggling, as were our entire D men. He isn't the fastest out there either, but I guarantee he is faster than Salo. His JaggarBomb from the point is getting more accurate and doing exactly what Salo's did, find the back of the net with apparent ease, I suspect it will be better than Salo as time goes on. One thing I notice about Garri is that he also isn't afraid to throw a good quick wrister on net, as we saw with his goal against Colorado. His +/- is great, he is super solid on D... Overall I think Garrison has been our best D this year and his long term contract with a great cap hit just might very well turn out to be GMMG's best move yet. Salo who? :towel: Also, just when you see him get hurt at the end of a game a first thought is ruh roh, but he's still playing. Salo woulda been out fo sho;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar baby watermelon Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Garrisons bombs have also been breaking ankles out there, yikes, opposing players are learning the hard way, get in the way of one of his slappers and pay the price, its opened up more scoring chances and the Sedins are probably telling him keep the shots low and hard and we will take care of the rest, hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Garrisons bombs have also been breaking ankles out there, yikes, opposing players are learning the hard way, get in the way of one of his slappers and pay the price, its opened up more scoring chances and the Sedins are probably telling him keep the shots low and hard and we will take care of the rest, hahaha They play Garrison on the 1st PP for 3 games. He starts hitting the net and scores a goal and like you said knocked 2 guys out with ankle shots. What happens in the Oilers game? It is back to Danny on the point and Garrison moved to the 2ndPP. Last night he is back on the 1st PP and Weise tips his shot. I don't get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ugli Fruit Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Garrison is playing at Ballad's cap hit, not his. That said, nobody this year is really pulling their contracts, except maybe Schneider, Higgins and Hansen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frazzY Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 This Is the new "Kevin Bieksa you are really..." Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodee Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 I am now loving this guy's play. That said, I wouldn't mind him upping his physicality a notch when we are in the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred65 Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 I'm still not convinced myself. His play in his own end too often result in turn over. He passes to others who are under pressure, his work along the wall is not great. His shot ( when he decides to use it ) is great...assuming it's on net. He's still a job in progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SergioMomesso Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Just shoot the puck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marleau_12 Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 I'm still not convinced myself. His play in his own end too often result in turn over. He passes to others who are under pressure, his work along the wall is not great. His shot ( when he decides to use it ) is great...assuming it's on net. He's still a job in progress I honestly have no complaints. If he turns it over, it's just when he's trying to move it up along the wall. His play on the players along the wall is great. I think Tanguay had the puck last night in the corner and Garrison was all over him, you could barely see Tanguay. He's improved so much. LOL @ the people who were crying in the beginning of this thread. Nowhere to be seen now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrik Kesler Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Garrison has improved quite a bit since the beginning of the season. I wish he'd throw the body a bit more because he can deliver a pretty sound hit. Overall, he and Hammer have been very solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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