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Originally Posted by FeyWest
I don't understand why some seem to think Gillies had an off season, there certainly was a string of games where he struggled after the WJC's (Injury, slump, etc... not sure what) but the guy posted 8 shutouts which is a PC record (9 if you count his s/o over Quinnepiac) over his 5 from the previous season, sure his GAA 2.16 is higher than 2.08 (-0.08) but he had equivalent SV% of .931.
He showed he can battle through adversity and come out as strong as ever. I just don't think fell back developmentally like some. It's not directed at you dammage you just catalyzed it, I've heard a few posters in other forums say the same when I just don't think it's true at all.
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I didn't say he had a bad season. I said he hit a low in his personal development. An off WJC, not bad or terrible, just....off. A low is still a low no matter how small it is. Its nothing against him at all. He still needs to rebound this coming season though. Again my vote rests on Ortio this year and can subsequently change in next year's poll. Although I suspect Ortio won't be on the list.