Yup, so this one game makes Garrison a terrible signing? Your comments do nothing to support your position. You cherry pick one game, and base an analysis of an entire season which isn't even half over, on that one result.
It's nice to see that you acknowledge your short comings in the area of comprehending how the +/- stat can be a misleading figure.
The results of the Detroit game do not change the analysis in my previous posts. Salo being on a higher scoring team gives him a much better chance at having a higher +/- stat, while Garrison being on an under-achieving offensive team will have a better chance at having a lower +/-. Further, Garrison's contribution to the Canucks looks to be paying off in higher team results, rather than Salo's higher offensive contribution is paying off for TB.
Let's try another +/- stat. Vancouver Canucks are +6. TB is 0. The Canucks also look to be in a much better position to improve on their +/- stat with the return of Kesler and Booth, and with Garrison and other Canucks starting to pick up theri scoring.
I always stand while watching Canucks games. It helps me get a head start jumping on or off the band-wagon as it goes by...
regards,
G.