HerrDrFunk Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 That's how goalies are. They'll have some really good stretches and some crappy ones. It all averages out. He had some crummy preseason games so it makes sense that he has had a few solid efforts. You have to take the good with the bad. He's like the antiluongo though. Even last year, he had a really good start to the season. Luongo always plays like crap at the beginning of the season. heh. Well, except for this season where Luongo has been lights out so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Having such a calm goalie in net really gives the team confidence. Miller's experience and ability to exert poise in his game, really influences the rest of the team. Miller has been excellent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchoball Cannons Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Man he's been good through the first 3 games. Guess Benning knew what he was doing, keeping an elite veteran goalie over someone who has never been a number 1 (and probably never will be) even though all the experts who call themselves Canucks fans liked him better, because of his twitter abilities, and child like antics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerrDrFunk Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Man he's been good through the first 3 games. Guess Benning knew what he was doing, keeping an elite veteran goalie over someone who has never been a number 1 (and probably never will be) even though all the experts who call themselves Canucks fans liked him better, because of his twitter abilities, and child like antics! Hey, give Lack his due credit. Carolina is definitely one of the teams in the league where Lack could easily take over as starter before the season ends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kloubek Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 He's certainly been playing well. And it's not just the team in front of him. Miller is very, very solid so far. But let's not get ahead of ourselves.... we've all seen him play "just OK". Any player can have a good streak for a few games. As our #1, he's going to have to play like this most of the time. That will be increasingly difficult to do the longer Markstrom can't relieve him for a game here and there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintPatrick33 Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 He was pretty dam good last year as well, but for some reason 6 shutouts and 29 wins is peanuts to most here. That veteran presence back there, he is also great in shootouts and you could see the confidence the boys have in him at shootout time. Could not say the same about luongo in shootouts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter.S-Kerouac Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 I'm not a miller fan but it was time to make a change in goal and Miller has been fine to date not stellar but can't point to him for our struggles he will be around another season and then we will see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Power Fist Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Miller will get the wins if he can stay healthy all season. I'm optimistic ! If it ends up the same as last year and we need to rely on our backup tendy for a stretch of games I'm not so sure we will get the same performance as lack gave us but let's cross that bridge if we have to! Way to early to say much but I do love the Canucks understated team this year. It's like their proven talent was tossed in the garbage by all the analyst. Don't count this team out this year. ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggs50 Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Playing like the old elite Miller. Love it. Proving his worth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyard Dog Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 Not a strong outing but was solid when needed to be. Deserves a shutout with the way he has been playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me_ Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 You'd have to be retarded to discount his play thus far. He's been lights out. I'm not really expecting it to continue, but I'll be very glad if it does. He'll increase his eventual trade value (ideally next TD). Joke of the century. If the organization equips him with a great working environment, Miller could very well play another contract or two. Depends on where Markstrom is and so far... well that's another conversation altogether. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Joke of the century. If the organization equips him with a great working environment, Miller could very well play another contract or two. Depends on where Markstrom is and so far... well that's another conversation altogether. Miller is 35 and will be 36 by next year's deadline. We are a growing team that needs a goaltender who can grow with it. I can't see Miller playing for multiple contracts into his late 30s and early 40s. It's likely that he will begin to decline, so we may as well cash on him while he has value. That strategy works with the idea of a younger team and makes sense by cashing in on Miller as opposed to overpaying an aging vet. Markstrom on the other hand is 9.5 years younger and is the perfect age to hit his prime with the team if he pans out. If he doesn't, there's a chance Demko could be ready in two or three years, though I'll admit that is pretty unlikely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slaythedragon Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 He has been the anchor for this team these past few games. Such was the case last season, and is at present too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sockeye Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Ryan is doing a great job. Miller time is here! These past games, credit is also due to the team defensive play and our penalty killers. It looks like Miller is getting more support (defensively) from the team compared to last year. I hope the boys can continue this great work effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyard Dog Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share Posted October 15, 2015 Could end up as a star of the month if he can continue his play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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