Mentioned in the Bennett topic, but the Flames had some odd numbers last season suggesting the room for some bounce back this year, or is it a trend for certain players on the team.
Below is a look at on ice shooting percentage for core players (still here or outgoing)
Notes:
- Gaudreau and Monahan had off 16/17 years, but bounced back in 17/18 to match their 15/16 numbers, carrying the team. Last year wasn't an anomoly
- 3M line cratered in on ice, which doesn't fit the norm, especially when you consider the line added Tkachuk in year two, and Tkachuk improved in year three. They averaged 5.7% last year compared to 7.8% the year before
- Sam Bennett went from 8.6% to 6.2% to 5.7%. That's tough to do.
- Looks like Dougie Hamilton jumped up in shooting percentage when paired with Giordano. Coincidence?
- Giordano actually went down considerably from his previous two years
- Ferland up for the second straight year, sustainable?
Now here is On Ice Save Percentage
- 3M line has low on ice save percentage, clearly as a result of tough matchups, but even so their numbers cratered compared to the average last year.
- Ferland led the way in good fortune from Calgary goaltenders
- Sam Bennett's save percentage isn't a problem when compared to the rest of the team which says he isn't as unlucky when it comes to goaltending, but also he may not have a systemic defensive problem. His shooting percentage is killing him.