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A bit of a test starts this week for EP. Lets look at his stats through 43 games last season compared to this season for starters. 18-19--43gp 24g-22a 46pts 19-20--43gp 20g-25a 45pts A few more goals last season and few more apples this season, nearly identical point totals. It was after 43 games last year that EP hit a "wall". In his final 28 games last season he had 4g-16a 20pts Pro-rated out to the 39 games left this season that would be 6g-22a 28pts if he hits a similar "wall". He would still finish with a solid 70+pt season, but if he does slow down like last season and the same thing happens to QH then making the playoffs will be a tough task. The test begins tomorrow night...
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[PGT] Montreal Canadiens at Vancouver Canucks | Dec. 17, 2019
GritGrinder replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
Has nothing to do with the # of posts. Its more with your clueless notion that I posted something that a total stranger like you would deem "useful". -
[PGT] Montreal Canadiens at Vancouver Canucks | Dec. 17, 2019
GritGrinder replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
LMAO...Useful? Is this your first day on a message board? -
[PGT] Montreal Canadiens at Vancouver Canucks | Dec. 17, 2019
GritGrinder replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
Well there ya go...you can start counting down the regulation losses from 13, if it dips below double digits and the calendar still says January the season is probably a write off. -
[PGT] Montreal Canadiens at Vancouver Canucks | Dec. 17, 2019
GritGrinder replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
Do they still have a shot at the playoffs..? Realistically what sort of record would they need to have the rest of the way to get in..? Dallas is on pace for 98pts and is in the first wildcard and Calgary is on pace for 91pts in the 2nd wildcard so lets settle in the middle at 95pts needed by the Canucks (just for the sake of argument) to make the playoffs. 47 games remaining 59pts needed. 29-17-1 28-16-3 27-15-5 26-14-7 25-13-9 These are pretty much what the Canucks have to do...choose one. -
[PGT] Montreal Canadiens at Vancouver Canucks | Dec. 17, 2019
GritGrinder replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
2016-17: 14-18-3 2015-16: 12-14-9 2014-15: 21-11-3 Between 31-36pts at this point every year for 5 years straight. Thats the most consistent Canuck related stat I've seen in a while. Oh to be coached by a rookie WD again, 21-11-3 would have them 1st in the Pacific, 2nd in the conference just behind StL. right now. -
[PGT] Montreal Canadiens at Vancouver Canucks | Dec. 17, 2019
GritGrinder replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
No they are streaky because the opponents are different each game and some teams give up more goals than others. They do have the skill and being a ppg player in the NHL is successful. Boeser has a hat trick against LA and a 3A game against Det. this season because those teams are poor defensively, you can't expect him to put up the same #'s against defensive teams like Ari. NYI, Dal. etc. Its the ebb and flow of the game, EP, Miller and Boeser are not the 100+pt guys in this league so streaky is what you're going to have to accept. -
[PGT] Montreal Canadiens at Vancouver Canucks | Dec. 17, 2019
GritGrinder replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
So you're saying he's starting to slow down earlier this season than he did last season..? Or...? -
The ironic part is, if this was a 20yr old rookie d-man on the Leafs, Flames, Oilers or Bruins etc CDC would be roasting them saying "he can't keep up this pace" "he's going to wear down" "poor management" "desperate team" among other "witty" retorts...
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[PGT] Montreal Canadiens at Vancouver Canucks | Dec. 17, 2019
GritGrinder replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
Then like I said, you're going to be disappointed. Boeser has been streaky his first 3 years, same with Miller if you go look at his previous seasons. If EP slows down this season as much as he did last Feb./Mar. then this team probably has no chance anyways. -
http://shrpsports.com/ is a great site. You can go to any date in the past and see the full NHL standings. All sports actually, i use it all the time.
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What constitutes "does not work"..? So if Green is fired today and DeBoer is hired for example and the Canucks do OK but still finish in say 11th in the West 9pts out of the playoffs you would fire JB? So then a new GM comes in and maybe doesn't want DeBoer and brings in yet another coaching staff? *Cue the Benny Hill theme music*
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[PGT] Montreal Canadiens at Vancouver Canucks | Dec. 17, 2019
GritGrinder replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
EP, Boeser and Miller are all basically point-per-game players. Maybe EP can be a bit better but if you're expecting more from Miller and Boeser you're going to be disappointed. -
[PGT] Montreal Canadiens at Vancouver Canucks | Dec. 17, 2019
GritGrinder replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
Just giving up all hope of beating Vegas on Thursday and pinning your hopes on the Pens game? -
[GDT] Habs @ Canucks Dec. 17 7:00 PM Rogers Arena
GritGrinder replied to -DLC-'s topic in Canucks Talk
The Canucks have just over 100 MG lost, nearly 60 between Fantenberg and Motte...math says hi. -
[GDT] Habs @ Canucks Dec. 17 7:00 PM Rogers Arena
GritGrinder replied to -DLC-'s topic in Canucks Talk
The Canucks Man Games Lost # is mainly due to Fantenberg and Motte a 6-7 d-man and 4th liner. A bit skewed, when for example Colorado, PIt and Wpg have as many or more man games lost than the Canucks and to more significant players. -
[GDT] Habs @ Canucks Dec. 17 7:00 PM Rogers Arena
GritGrinder replied to -DLC-'s topic in Canucks Talk
A gambler once told me that he just dropped in to see what condition his condition was in. -
[GDT] Habs @ Canucks Dec. 17 7:00 PM Rogers Arena
GritGrinder replied to -DLC-'s topic in Canucks Talk
3 more assists over the first 34 games compared to last season is barely an improvement for a 5th year pro. If he finishes with 20+ goals and 40+ points like he is on pace for then I'll believe it. -
[GDT] Habs @ Canucks Dec. 17 7:00 PM Rogers Arena
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They are also 2-10-1 when trailing after the 1st and have been tied or trailing after the first in 22 of 34 games. -
[GDT] Habs @ Canucks Dec. 17 7:00 PM Rogers Arena
GritGrinder replied to -DLC-'s topic in Canucks Talk
JV had 10 goals through 34 games last season and 9 this season. Its not how you start its how you finish. If Jake has 15 goals by the AS break then i'll take notice. -
Here's a look at Myers #'s so far this season as compared to Ben Hutton. Myers is 3 years older and costs $4.5m more. Their #'s are very similar with Myers having a few more hits and much better takeaway/giveaway ratio but Hutton's "underlying" stats are better given his zone starts etc. I'm actually kind of surprised at the 44% dzone starts for Myers, thought that would have been closer to even (his career avg). Bottom line is Myers has definitely underwhelmed at this point and is looking like a massive overpayment. I'm willing to bet I could find 4-5 other dmen under $2m with equal or better #'s than Myers that the Canucks could have signed this past offseason.