tribaljohn Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 I don't know if this has been discussed, but I lurk these forums pretty frequently and haven't seen anything. Despite some bumps in the road, Eddie has played incredibly this season and deserves some recognition. He has only played 34 games this year, yet has posted 4 shutouts and a respectable 2.34 GAA & .915 SV%. This all while playing in front of a mediocre-at-best Canucks lineup, where off-ice distractions have been more than abundant. Coupled with the fact that he was out for the majority of the season last year with major hip surgery, these numbers are beyond impressive. All of this in his first year of NHL play... Wow man, this guy is good. http://www.nhl.com/ice/player.htm?id=8475663&view=stats With the exception of MacKinnon and maybe Krug, I'd say Eddie has accomplished more in his first year than any other rookie. I'm not lobbying for Eddie to win the Calder, but I feel like a nomination (or at least consideration) is warranted. And for good measure.... Johnson likely tho win it, NMc, Krug close, if Eddie gets four more shut outs and carries the Canucks into the playoff right to the SCF then he'll push the front runners out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Fivehole0 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 i wish they did it 3 nominations 1 goalie 1 defenseman 1 forwardAgreed... They have best defencemen awards etc... So why not have rookie versions of each trophy.Highest scoring rookieMVP RookieHighest point totals rookieVezina for rookiesetc...Hell just have a seperate Rookie awards ceremony! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksSayEh Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Yea maybe if they did it NFL style with an Offensive and Defensive player. Prob include the goalies with the D. Seth Jones and Eddie Lack down to tha wire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thad Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 If he really took the job from Lu and had an insane record getting us to the playoffs, he'd be in strong consideration. Lots of the games we lost was lack giving up a couple softies. Kinda hard to talk about the Calder now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Money Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Uh oh! You know what that means, don't you? "GMMG OUT GM'D AGAIN!!!!!!!!!" Oh, that goes without saying! Anybody else getting the feeling that Steve Yzerman is going to turn Tampa into a dynasty? I mean, he can't seem to lose! Conacher for Bishop? Getting a 2015 1st and Callahan for old man Marty? And now pulling guys like this out of the prospect heap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Gaunce Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Rookies, even top rookies, are hardly ever the difference between a team making the playoffs and not. That's a mighty big ask of any player, let alone a rookie. Earning the #1 goalie in your first year over Roberto Luongo is quite a task. I still don't think he will be nominated over a number of top rookies this year, but using the "if he gets them in the playoffs" argument is not very solid in my opinion. You said that earning the #1 spot over Luongo is a quite a feat itself, the best players helping any team making the playoffs alone are rare (let alone rookies). But then you say that if he gets them into the playoffs is not a "strong argument" lol? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyM Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 You said that earning the #1 spot over Luongo is a quite a feat itself, the best players helping any team making the playoffs alone are rare (let alone rookies). But then you say that if he gets them into the playoffs is not a "strong argument" lol? I don't get what you're saying? I'm saying it's not a strong argument to use "getting them in the playoffs" as the only criteria for being worth mentioning in conversation for Calder. If he DOES get him in the playoffs, surely his chances at a Calder nomination would and should be higher. But when you said "If he can get them into the playoffs yeah" does that mean if he doesn't get them in the playoffs then he shouldn't? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuktravella Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Mackinnon has it wrapped up unless he gets 4 shutouts in next four games well roll into playoffs with sedin and kesler healthy. Hopefully this happens. Regardless lacks. My new fav canuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmon Arm Canuck Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 It would be great if he did....I certainly gave it considering, but it is a pretty decent pool this year for the top-end rookies. he will definitely be our rookie of the year though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THERETOOL Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 no way he will get it ... happy as punch to have him though .. not just a good goalie but a good kid too .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Am.Ironman Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 I believe playoff performance don't influence the nominations or results making the playoffs would imply that he did during the latter stretch of the regular season, which if he did I think he should be in the conversation for a nomination, but Mackinnon has that locked up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnsey Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Personally I think he needed to play more games to be considered. Shame really cause he has been great for his first year. Hopefully his play will just get better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronalds.Kenins41 Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 I don't know if this has been discussed, but I lurk these forums pretty frequently and haven't seen anything. Despite some bumps in the road, Eddie has played incredibly this season and deserves some recognition. He has only played 34 games this year, yet has posted 4 shutouts and a respectable 2.34 GAA & .915 SV%. This all while playing in front of a mediocre-at-best Canucks lineup, where off-ice distractions have been more than abundant. Coupled with the fact that he was out for the majority of the season last year with major hip surgery, these numbers are beyond impressive. All of this in his first year of NHL play... Wow man, this guy is good. http://www.nhl.com/ice/player.htm?id=8475663&view=stats With the exception of MacKinnon and maybe Krug, I'd say Eddie has accomplished more in his first year than any other rookie. I'm not lobbying for Eddie to win the Calder, but I feel like a nomination (or at least consideration) is warranted. And for good measure.... sad that he lost all but one of those games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Uh oh! You know what that means, don't you? "GMMG OUT GM'D AGAIN!!!!!!!!!" You seem to be forgetting something: Eddie was an undrafted free agent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 I don't know if this has been discussed, but I lurk these forums pretty frequently and haven't seen anything. Despite some bumps in the road, Eddie has played incredibly this season and deserves some recognition. He has only played 34 games this year, yet has posted 4 shutouts and a respectable 2.34 GAA & .915 SV%. This all while playing in front of a mediocre-at-best Canucks lineup, where off-ice distractions have been more than abundant. Coupled with the fact that he was out for the majority of the season last year with major hip surgery, these numbers are beyond impressive. All of this in his first year of NHL play... Wow man, this guy is good. http://www.nhl.com/ice/player.htm?id=8475663&view=stats With the exception of MacKinnon and maybe Krug, I'd say Eddie has accomplished more in his first year than any other rookie. I'm not lobbying for Eddie to win the Calder, but I feel like a nomination (or at least consideration) is warranted. And for good measure.... Good, positive thread imo. 5 star, +1. If Eddie's top 5, then imo he belongs in the conversation, and I think it's fair to consider him in that range, as you have pointed out. Considering the fact he was undrafted, came off an injury plagued season, had to deal with a whole lot of pressure in stepping up to replace Luo (and Schneider) as well as the Luo boo birds at the Winter Classic, and playing behind a wounded, inconsistent team with shaky confidence in front of him - he has had an absolutely terrific season - and could not ask more of him. A healthy Canucks team that is performing reasonably near their potential and Eddie'd have had a very good chance of taking it imo. But even in the challenging context he's played in, he's been great enough to warrant some reasonable consideration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallstreetamigo Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 He probably should get consideration but I doubt he will. He would have to go on a tear as his numbers have not been great since taking over as the starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verybcman Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BI3KSA- Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 If we made the playoffs then maybe. But for a large part of the season he was only our backup. If he was the number 1 all season long then yeah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyard Dog Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Depends. Ask me when the seasons over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerrDrFunk Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 If Eddie drags us into the playoffs, then yeah, I don't think he'll win it but I think people will at least be mention his and Mackinnon's name in the same breath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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