Blame Obama Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 I would rather have brent sopel back. garrison needs some attitude, more force with his passing and less shyness just looks outta place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 He's on pace to score 13 goals in an 82 game season - isn't getting much opportunity on the pp and doesn't have a single pp goal after 9 of his 16 last year were pp goals... He's also on pace for a +28 season. What a bust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Nice to hear Garrison getting some positive comments from Nucks fans. He's been coming along nicely for some time now and will be continuing to adjust and improve his game. He's got a great shot and will be our goalies favourite Dman in the playoffs. I love how he keeps that net cleared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananas Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 I've definitely seen improvement for Garrison. Now, instead of Garrison and Edler playing horrible, it's just Edler. Good thing Tanev is covering his arse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Garrison with a PP goal tonight, his 5th goal on the year. 32GP 5G 3A = 8 points +9.....0.25 points per game pace Over an 82 game season he is on pace for... 82GP 13G 8A = 21 points +23..... averaging 21:25 TOI To reach his scoring level of last year's 33 points he would need to average 0.4 ppg, or 19 points on the season. At last year's pace he would have 13 points up to the 32 games mark, meaning he is 5 points behind that target. Garrison Magic Number: 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashian Kassian Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 What a great signing. I knew he would rebound after the bad start. I recall KoES criticizing the contract and Garrison non-stop, but now we can definetly agree it was a great move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangelos Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Not convinced with the signing yet; in my opinion, he should be making about 1M less per year. Definitely not worth anything near 4.6M for 6 years that's for sure. He's not a very good skater nor does he have much hockey sense. On the positive, he's ok defensively and has a good shot (albeit not very accurate). Only time will tell, but I don't think he will live up to the contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksSayEh Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Lookin better every couple of games. Seems to get more of those big shots off, just gotta hit the net now lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Goose Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Him and Hamhuis look really solid together. He's a good skater for a big guy, has decent hands and man o man that shot. Once he gets the accuracy dialed look out. Doing well on his off side as well. I think alot of that has to do with Hamhuis being a good partner as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airjasper Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 No preseason plus adjusting to a new system explains the slow start. The dude has a rocket. I hope the coach stops defying logic and actually keeps him on the first unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frazzY Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Quietly becoming one of our best dmen. But Gillis needs to go ...... .............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Systemaddict Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I love how many of you are praising Garrison. I've watched this guy play in wins and losses this season, and he just looks lost on the ice sometimes. I can't count the numerous times I've seen Garrison trip over his own feet or lose his man in the defensive zone. Yeah, moving to a new system, with a brand new team and teammates doesn't really allow for a speedy transition. That's why so many deadline acquisitions look terrible or 'lost' on teams. It's not easy in any sport to just switch everything around you and play well right off the bat. Yet, he's managed to put up points and he's got a great +/-...two things you NEED to have to have a successful defensive corps. If you're going to criticize him for anything, it'd be his physical strength in his own end...and even that is right on par with everyone else we have back there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
needtogetswole Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Yeah, moving to a new system, with a brand new team and teammates doesn't really allow for a speedy transition. That's why so many deadline acquisitions look terrible or 'lost' on teams. It's not easy in any sport to just switch everything around you and play well right off the bat. Yet, he's managed to put up points and he's got a great +/-...two things you NEED to have to have a successful defensive corps. If you're going to criticize him for anything, it'd be his physical strength in his own end...and even that is right on par with everyone else we have back there. I agree with you - If he learnt how to use his big body - forwards would be scared to play against him.. it seems like he doesn't like to hit much... but come playoff time lets see him use that frame and crush some of those chicago players... him and hamhuis are our new shutdown pairing and they look pretty solid to me so far! .. signing is getting better and better - although he isn't worth the money yet .. but I'm sure he will be!.. excited for this guy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFCanuck Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Gillis does it again, great signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pinchin Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 None of our D have been all that spry this season but Garrison is the least of my worries. New team, new system and coming off an injury. If you are overly judgmental of Garrison this season then you are just one of the glass half empty types. Garrison will be juuuuuuust fine. I hope Vinny decides to leave him on the #1 PP and puts Edler on the #2. Garrison and Edler should not play together on the PP, both need a puck moving partner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggins Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Not convinced with the signing yet; in my opinion, he should be making about 1M less per year. Definitely not worth anything near 4.6M for 6 years that's for sure. He's not a very good skater nor does he have much hockey sense. On the positive, he's ok defensively and has a good shot (albeit not very accurate). Only time will tell, but I don't think he will live up to the contract. No concept of player values. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Aerosex Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I had faith he'd do well. He's not hesitating to unload that cannon (it actually looks harder than Salo's even in-game), and he's being one of the best on the team at shutting guys down. If he was meaner and used his size more he'd be such a complete package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 What's not to like? The shutdown aspect of his game has been excellent - a big guy who is aggressive and has a very active stick. Tops, +9, on the blueline. +6.72 corsi, 9th on the Canucks. Along with Hamhius and Bieksa, is facing the opposition's best. He's on a 13 goal pace despite being 4th among Canucks defensemen in powerplay time with only 1 pp goal. He's just starting to get comfortable here. Agree with playboi 19 - Gillis does it again. Half the blueline are absolute steals that Gillis landed as UFAs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksFanMike Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I think he has been fine..... All he needs to do is play a simple game: get shots through and on net at the offensive end and dont turn it over and play a steady defensive game. For the most part I think he has done that so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tearloch7 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 He is amazingly strong .. if he finished his checks he would hurt people .. 28 hits in 32 games .. that is the only part of his game I hope he picks up .. otherwise it must be "hats off" to Gillis .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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