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Originally Posted by ricardodw
Interesting stats on the soft goals (if they existed) .
It would also be interesting on how many "soft" goals go in on lack of defensive effort, not forcing the guy wide enough, leaving the zone too quick, not contesting the rebound, coming out of the corner unimpeded.
Hamilton is playing as advertised over March. 10 games 10 pts. Everyone would be happy and amazed if that is the level he plays at.
On how many highlights of Flames goals against is Hamilton on the ice but not in the play. He is not getting beaten but has not worked to get into position.
He still is only +1 in March..... the secondary players that he get matched up against are playing him even up one-on-one.
Engelland, still rated as a pile of crap pylon, is playing the exact same ice time as Hamilton and is +2.
How come the goalies are that much better with Brodie on the ice to the tune of +14. Brodie has the skill to play the up-tempo game and does not play lazy in his own zone. He works his butt off and gets back into position when the puck is turned over.
Defense is work and this year the Flames are not working near as hard as they did last year.
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Soft goals go in from weird angles because goalies are lazy in their positioning and/or they lose focus. Ortio got beat over his shoulder last week and Hrudey remarked on the broadcast that if he just stands up, the puck hits him. A goal that results from a blown assignment isn't going to be called soft very often, even if you'd like the goalie to have it.
Regarding the 4+ goals stat - go through the schedule. As of December 31, the Flames had given up 4 or more goals in 21 games. They did it 9 times in October alone.
As of today, the Flames have given up 4+ goals in 33 games. What. The. ####. That's not Dougie Hamilton's fault. It's a systemic issue, but I don't know how you could see 4+ GAA in 33 games and conclude the goalies are helping.
The goalies are also better with Brodie on the ice because Brodie is one of the 10 best players at his position in the world. And Brodie plays with Giordano, who is one of the 15 best players at his position in the world. Hamilton played most of the year with Russell. As much as you love your advanced and imaginary stats, are you going to tell me you believe playing with one of the worst advanced stats D in the game didn't hold a 22-year old back?
Maybe ask the question when Dougie is 25, because in a straight-across comparison of Hamilton and Brodie at 22, Hamilton is the better player. Brodie didn't even really become Brodie until last year. So give it a rest. If TJ was a 9th overall pick, he'd have Dougie's contract.
