What follows is a dry look at two goaltenders for the Vancouver Canucks this season.
In no way am I claiming that any of the following information is predictive. All I can tell you is that it is reliable, and takes into account both Canucks’ goaltenders over 87 games this season.
Great post Cam;
One exception Strength of opposition. It’s complex but I found Cory actually played against slightly easier comp. could explain/account for slight diff. in even strength save%.We are all waiting for Cory’s regression re: pp save % should hit hard/unless he has special talent?
I don’t know of all Schneids’ starts, but he was in for our biggest games:
Bruins
Blackhawks
Predators
…and won those games.
I totally disagree with your “played against easier comp” note.
So, we can (possibly…) explain away the slight differences in a few stats, but, does anyone have an explanation for the weaker Goal Support Cory got: 2.79 v 3.09 ?
Does not seem to be an insignificant difference.
Makes me wonder whether the Canucks are:
i) taking it easier when Cory’s in net?
ii) playing down to the competition (assuming he’s being protected to a degree) ?
It’s pretty obvious Mike Gillis should trade Cory Schneider to Edmonton immediately.
Great post Cam;
One exception Strength of opposition. It’s complex but I found Cory actually played against slightly easier comp. could explain/account for slight diff. in even strength save%.We are all waiting for Cory’s regression re: pp save % should hit hard/unless he has special talent?
I don’t know of all Schneids’ starts, but he was in for our biggest games:
Bruins
Blackhawks
Predators
…and won those games.
I totally disagree with your “played against easier comp” note.
Excellent information.
So, we can (possibly…) explain away the slight differences in a few stats, but, does anyone have an explanation for the weaker Goal Support Cory got: 2.79 v 3.09 ?
Does not seem to be an insignificant difference.
Makes me wonder whether the Canucks are:
i) taking it easier when Cory’s in net?
ii) playing down to the competition (assuming he’s being protected to a degree) ?
I think it’s just a portion of the sampling. I wouldn’t read too much into it.