Nuxfanabroad Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Since it's a slow stretch for a couple days, wanted to hear opinions on this topic. Miller's numbers have declined somewhat, after a couple rough outings... 11-3 GAA-2.65 ..SV%-.902 Don't think Eddie's numbers are worth analysis, until he's had more work(greater sample size). In RM's case, is he still adjusting to the west coast grind(as a starter)? Has his play shown signs of fatigue, or were the LA/Ariz games simply poor team performances? Should Lack get more starts(try to get him rolling too?), or should we continue with a similar pattern? What's ideal, if they both stay healthy? 50/30 ratio..60/20..something else? Appreciate any insights on our gt's performances, up 'til now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bissurnette Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Miller just had a couple of rough outings and the team didn't help him out in those games. He has been nothing less than stellar otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHodgson9 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 While I agree that it's a bit premature to assess Eddie's numbers at this stage, I am not worried about Miller after seeing some less than ideal performances. I still remember how Miller stole 2 points for us in SJ on our most recent road trip, and the team seems to be confident in him. It's early, he's a pro, and I'm sure there is going to be some bad nights here and there...but I for one support him fully, and hope he takes us on a deep playoff run! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffraff Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Imo Miller has been great and has been a key contributor in wins if even solely wining us a couple or "stealing games"....the game in sj comes to mind immediately...what I like most about him is his calm on ice demeanor - sorely missed the last couple years....im sure hes quietly and quickly establishing himself as a leader in the room. I would have though wed see more of Lack but its still early Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moustachio Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 I think on the nights when the rest of the team doesn't show up to play it's 6 to 5 and pick 'em whether or not the goalie can make the big saves as often as needed to keep the game winnable, and even then it's up to the team to put us ahead. When that doesn't happen, and it's happened a few times already this season... the goalie is the easy target. For that reason I am not too worried about Miller. I think he's shown enough that over a full season or three, he'll provide us with solid goal-tending at worst, and be the calm and (when needed) game-saving goalie more often that not. I think Lack should fall into a similar category too, but in all honesty it's hard to say too much without seeing him in more games where he stands a chance. It seems like right now he's missing whatever it takes to steal games, whether that's confidence or tools I have no idea - but it'd like to think by Christmas with a few more starts under his belt, he's widely viewed as a reliable backup again. It'd be nice to see him get 25-30 starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuck nit Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Eddy has been startling while Ryan has been sparkling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackcanuck Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Miller is leading the league in goaltending with 11 wins and 3 losses in 14 starts, Ahead of Rinne and Price who have 11 wins 3 losses and 1 OTL in 15 starts Miller is the #1 Goaltender in the NHL JUST WIN BABY!!! JUST WIN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliesStache14 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 i think MIller will get at least 60-65 games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedintwinpowersactivate Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Miller has looked shaky the last couple of games, but I think goaltending is one of the team's biggest strengths... the other one being coaching! Go Canucks Go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 i think MIller will get at least 60-65 games I'd like 55/27 this season, tbh. Think Lack's a beaut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 I'm a little surprised we haven't seen Eddie that much tbh but full confidence in Miller. I hope we don't ride him too hard though, long ways to go yet. IIRC after the first goal in the AZ game, he stood on his head long enough that we should have got something together, ~a full period. Never happened - awful Hanzal/TO/ref goal, fall apart 9 seconds later goal, game over. In general, even if he lets in a softie or team breaks down, he can keep it tight long enough for us to regroup and get it going again. Still I'd like to see Eddie more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tambellini's Wrist Shot Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Miller IMO hasn't been good enough. His save % and GAA aren't exactly spectacular, and his save % is among the worst of all goalies that have played at least 10 games this season. He may have 11 wins, but he's been pulled 3 times already this season, and in his last 3 starts he has been pretty crappy. I've got confidence in him though. He'll bounce back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Fivehole0 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Before people start clamouring for a Miller trade or that we a pretender... Anaheim lost to Florida 6-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollo Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 From what I've seen, Ryan has been good when it's mattered. He's made the saves that he should be making. Obviously he had a few bad games, but that's expected. The percentage of these bad games should decline as he gets used to the team and the team plays better in front of him. Most important to me is that he's made huge saves when games have been on the line. He's need a major reason why we have won so many one goal games. Also for lack. I know he had a tough start but I'm not worried. I don't blame him for the Tampa game at all and he was terrific vs the ducks. Here's to more wins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuck nit Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 3.40 and ..896 is amongst the league's worst stats. 53rd out of 66 NHL goalies in save %. 57th out of 66 NHL goalies in GAA. If you think Miller's stats are crappy (while leading the league in wins) one has to wonder where this team would be if JB had not set adrift Garrison and his salary to attain an elite goalie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Didn't see the LA game but I seen the Arizona game and only one goal I'd say was Miller's fault. Our team defence is hit and miss this season. There are games where we look like one of the leagues best, and games where we look no better than Edmonton or Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetliner Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Didn't see the LA game but I seen the Arizona game and only one goal I'd say was Miller's fault. Our team defence is hit and miss this season. There are games where we look like one of the leagues best, and games where we look no better than Edmonton or Buffalo. imo our defense has been crap all season. all our D suck except for Tanev. thankfully our offence has been able to win us some games. but if we go into a scoring slump we are screwed.we can book a ticket in line for the mcdavid sweepstakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo.Horvat53 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Before people start clamouring for a Miller trade or that we a pretender... Anaheim lost to Florida 6-2 They should consider rebuilding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermanbieksa Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 You shouldn't blindly look at save %, it's the wins that counts. Usually when a goalie have many wins it's because he's able to make key saves when needed the most. And he's done that without a doubt. (And by that I don't mean it wouldn't be good if he had a % of 93 and upwards) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmm Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 I'm not concerned with his numbers or his play so far, but if the Canucks are going to succeed by playing 4 lines and not burning out the Sedins, it seems counterintuitive to make the playoffs using up one goalie. Miller played 58 games last year and had a tough playoff. would certainly like to see him fresh in the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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