Analyzing the Sharks Defense

Interesting Puck Prospectus article on the Sharks defense. I can't say I strongly disagree with any of the conclusions, although I never really liked Blake all that much and I don't understand his conclusion on Semenov based on the numbers.

8 months ago marcello 6 comments 1 recs |

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Good article. Yep, it certainly confirms how I feel about Errorhof being over paid.

I was surprised about the Dan Boyle findings. That goal in particular they highlighted should have been stopped by both Boyle and Nabby.

I’m with you about Semenov, but he did have a number of blunders this season. I cant say I completely understand all the math going on in the chart, but I think see what you are saying.

"iaT"S FUCKINGE LIEK CONICO DO MAYO!!!!!111"
Mr. K. 5/5/2009

by Morti on Jul 7, 2009 2:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Me too, Morti

I’m thinking his evaluations of Semenov are based on his watching of the tape and not his stats analysis. I wonder how much of those “errors” were in the first half of the season, when he legitimately was awful. In the second half, I recall him being much more responsible and effective (though still not top 4 Dman quality). Luko I do recall being pretty bad.

The big thing that stuck out with me was his statement that Ehrhoff contributes nothing offensively. Then I realized nearly 60% of his points came on the power play. If I’m DW, Ehrhoff is the #1 guy I’m looking to trade. He has the potential of a #2 Dman but the production of a #6, all while being paid as a #3.

Trading Vlasic would be a HUGE mistake. Despite all the rumors, I bet trading him has never even crossed DW’s mind.

by ruben398 on Jul 7, 2009 6:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

staubitz?

Why did they include staubitz in this article?

by KBO on Jul 8, 2009 4:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Staubitz was a converted D-man to the forward position. I’m pretty sure he didn’t play as a D-man with the Sharks this season (unless my memory sucks). I think Puck Prospectus might have left Staubitz as a D-man in their stat data base thingy.

-The dude responsible for this mess

by idunno723 on Jul 8, 2009 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs