I was watching ESPNEWS at approximately 4pm eastern time and Barry Melrose was talking about the NHL MVP. OK, he was talking about the battle between Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin for the NHL MVP. Melrose noted that you have to consider Ryan Miller and Steven Stamkos for the award.
All of a sudden, I'm yelling at my television. WHAT ABOUT ZACH PARISE? Why doesn't anyone mention Zach Parise in the race for NHL MVP. Zach who on March 5th scored two of the Devils three goals, in a loss to Calgary. Zach who became the first New Jersey Devil to score 30+ goals in four consecutive years. Zach who has 35 assist to go with his 30 goals.
After ranting for a couple minutes I decided to look at the numbers because, the numbers don't lie. First let's take a look at Alex Ovechkin, 44 goals 48 assist on a team that has scored 260 goals. Which means he has a point in 35% of the Capitals' goals. Next we have Sidney Crosby, 44 goals and 40 assist on a team that has scored 211 goals. Which means Sid "The Kid" has a point on 39% of the Penguins' goals. What about Steven Stamkos? Stamkos has 40 goals and 36 assist on a team that has scored172 goals. Which means Stamkos has a point in 41% of the Lightning's goals. Finally we have Zach Parise, 30 goals and 35 assist on a team that has scored 169 goals. Which means Parise has a point in 38% of the Devils' goals.
Now, the NHL MVP usually comes from a winning team so, we'll forget about Steven Stamkos. Ovechkin and Crosby are on offensive first teams so, you would expect a lot of point out of them. Zach Parise plays on a defensive mind team and still has 65 points.
Why Zach Parise is never mentioned for the NHL MVP is beyond me.
Being a raised Ranger fan and life-long New Yorker... I never rooted for the Devils harder then during the Olympics. I feel like they should've been the USA MVP LOL.
ReplyDeleteI understand and hear your argument- I think Quick belongs in that argument. Much like the Devils, the Kings have no shot keeping up with likes of Crosby and Ovechkin. Kopitar wasn't going to get a Calder trophy if scored standing on his head. However, your argument makes perfect sense.
Now as for your blog.. its great... its the opposite of mine- it has one point.. a clear objective and gets to the point with logic.. Mine are rambling, multi-faceted, emotional and novellas. Keep it up.. you have brevity.. I never will! :)