kessnasty Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 So we all know that Garrison has a wicked shot, which is fine and dandy. However, I believe he needs to add another element to his game... He's not especially good in the defensive zone (although not terrible either), but I think its safe to say that its not something he EXCELS at. Now, I've seen some post-game stuff where Garrison is walking around in the background with a shirt off and HOLY is the guy jacked or what?? There was also a recent picture of him beside Bieksa and he made KB3 look like the David to his Goliath So what I'm getting at is that I think Torts needs to motivate Garrison to be more physical and start laying guys out! I mean, there seems to be a huge emphasis on Edler stepping up his physical play but I don't see why that same emphasis isn't put on Garrison. Edler - 6'3, 215 lbs Garrison - 6'2, 220 lbs I just haven't noticed much of a bite from Garrison, and I think Torts needs to fire him up - he's a little too timid out there Even Hamhuis plays more physical than Garrison! I mean, c'mon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksSayEh Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Your thread title is the only time you will see them together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Sestito Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Garrison's struggled the last 10 games. He was like top five in NHL scoring for dmen - barely behind for #2. I think the loss of bodies really killed them. He's a defensive defenseman with a big shot. Anyone who labels him an offensive defenseman is horribly incorrect IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kessnasty Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 Garrison's struggled the last 10 games. He was like top five in NHL scoring for dmen - barely behind for #2. I think the loss of bodies really killed them. He's a defensive defenseman with a big shot. Anyone who labels him an offensive defenseman is horribly incorrect IMO. What? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kessnasty Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 Your thread title is the only time you will see them together. But whyyyyyy??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watermelons Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 If Garrison and Edler can step up their physical game, our defence would be scary to play against. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester13 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 ALthough I may believe that Garrison is better in the defensive zone than you might, I must agree with you on his physicality, however, it's not just him. I have a feeling that last game against the Kings was the first of many physical games to come. Torts, I think, has had enough of getting pushed around. Keep an eye on Garrison's physicality moving forward, along with everyone else on the team. My Mini Rant: Weiuseless should be scratched or traded, we don't need him anymore. Sestito is here to stay game in and game out and is starting to deter other teams. Man, I just can't stand Weiuseless!!! (this does not need a comment to derail this thread, it's just a mini rant:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slegr Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 True, Garrison has not been as physical as the other Dmen out there. I'd love to see more of that dimension demonstrated in his game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Crossbar Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Physically, Garrison needs to make a few changes to hit the net with that wicked shot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Green Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 So we all know that Garrison has a wicked shot, which is fine and dandy. However, I believe he needs to add another element to his game... He's not especially good in the defensive zone (although not terrible either), but I think its safe to say that its not something he EXCELS at. Now, I've seen some post-game stuff where Garrison is walking around in the background with a shirt off and HOLY is the guy jacked or what?? There was also a recent picture of him beside Bieksa and he made KB3 look like the David to his Goliath So what I'm getting at is that I think Torts needs to motivate Garrison to be more physical and start laying guys out! I mean, there seems to be a huge emphasis on Edler stepping up his physical play but I don't see why that same emphasis isn't put on Garrison. Edler - 6'3, 215 lbs Garrison - 6'2, 220 lbs I just haven't noticed much of a bite from Garrison, and I think Torts needs to fire him up - he's a little too timid out there Even Hamhuis plays more physical than Garrison! I mean, c'mon! i couldn't agree more ! i can't remember him ever throwing a hit , let alone get in a fight . canucks have got burned on every trade with florida since eddie jovonovski ! my bad , garrison was a ufa signing , still like to see some jovo in his game though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Would also like to see this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canada Hockey Place Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Weirdly not physical. Last season I though he saving for the playoffs or something. Put him in front of the net too. Have someone hit him for a change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 I fully agree that Garrison needs to play with a distinctly physical edge. He has the size to punish with, he has to utilize it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Karlsson Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Agreed, I think even Tanev is more physical then him. On another note, Tanev really needs to stop getting nailed every game. He's going to end up injured one of these days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragon4401 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 i couldn't agree more ! i can't remember him ever throwing a hit , let alone get in a fight . canucks have got burned on every trade with florida since eddie jovonovski ! my bad , garrison was a ufa signing , still like to see some jovo in his game though We got burned in the Lu trade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancaster Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 He was sold as a bigger, younger, and more physical replacement for Sami Salo. As decent as Garrison has been, I'd still choose Salo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NucksCup2015 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Yes I have always been surprised by this bc I noticed it as well during interviews in the room, that the guy looks like a friggen lumberjack...you'd think he'd be hammering guys.... Would be great for him to add that dimension to his game, he could learn alot from Hammer on the hipchecks and Eddie on timing the big boomers.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Green Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 We got burned in the Lu trade? havn't been a lu fan since his first meltdown against chicago five years ago , they should have traded him then i guess the trade itself wasn't too bad though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lui's Knob Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Has the accuracy of a ref reffing a Canucks game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benchsplinters Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 So we all know that Garrison has a wicked shot, which is fine and dandy. However, I believe he needs to add another element to his game... He's not especially good in the defensive zone (although not terrible either), but I think its safe to say that its not something he EXCELS at. Now, I've seen some post-game stuff where Garrison is walking around in the background with a shirt off and HOLY is the guy jacked or what?? There was also a recent picture of him beside Bieksa and he made KB3 look like the David to his Goliath So what I'm getting at is that I think Torts needs to motivate Garrison to be more physical and start laying guys out! I mean, there seems to be a huge emphasis on Edler stepping up his physical play but I don't see why that same emphasis isn't put on Garrison. Edler - 6'3, 215 lbs Garrison - 6'2, 220 lbs I just haven't noticed much of a bite from Garrison, and I think Torts needs to fire him up - he's a little too timid out there Even Hamhuis plays more physical than Garrison! I mean, c'mon! I agree with respect to hitting. Garrison and Tanev are a bit tentative about using the body. They are both good Dmen but if I was an opposing forward and knew that I was going into the corner first with Garrison or Tanev, it is pretty much guaranteed that I am not going to receive a crushing check. I sometimes believe they have stereotyped themselves in that regard. Having said that however, neither of them are caught out of position very often. I simply like a good clean bone racking check thrown once in a while just to keep the opposition players more honest which makes them think more as they go into the corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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