Haha. People have been talking about his decline and I was believing it too but in recent weeks he's been skating fast and making good passes.
I wonder if he had a nagging injury or something
Player Discussion Claude Giroux
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Haha. People have been talking about his decline and I was believing it too but in recent weeks he's been skating fast and making good passes.
I wonder if he had a nagging injury or something
This guy can’t catch a break, he had another car stolen last night.
NOT AGAIN: Ottawa Senators winger Claude Giroux has his 'loaner' car stolen
Ottawa Senators forward Claude Giroux loses a second car to theft in just over four months.
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What the heck
Micklebot
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when you live on the wrong side of the tracks (kanata), you should expect this kind of stuff...NOT AGAIN: Ottawa Senators winger Claude Giroux has his 'loaner' car stolen
Ottawa Senators forward Claude Giroux loses a second car to theft in just over four months.
What the heck
Major dip in production... He had 18 goals, 35 assists (53 points) after 62 games last season. Only 12 goals, 27 assists (39 points) through 62 games this season.
Now, I know he's probably slowed down a little bit, but 14 points is pretty big for Claude. Is it strictly age? Different system/coaching?
He's averaging 2:31 PP time per game, as opposed to his 2:59 last season. He's likely to have similar numbers on the PP this season. He's averaging 1:18 less overall ice time per game too.
Thoughts on bringing him back? What would the contract would look like? I'd be okay bringing him back on a 2 year, 4-4.5 hometown discount.
Now, I know he's probably slowed down a little bit, but 14 points is pretty big for Claude. Is it strictly age? Different system/coaching?
He's averaging 2:31 PP time per game, as opposed to his 2:59 last season. He's likely to have similar numbers on the PP this season. He's averaging 1:18 less overall ice time per game too.
Thoughts on bringing him back? What would the contract would look like? I'd be okay bringing him back on a 2 year, 4-4.5 hometown discount.
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I think G still has gas in the tank for a few more seasons (assuming he wants it). It's been a down year offensively for just about every player on the team (Sanderson maybe the only exception).
Hopefully next year they're more consistent with point production and we don't have these long stretches of anemic offense. G would have to agree to something like 2 years @ 4. That would be a solid deal for both sides.
Hopefully next year they're more consistent with point production and we don't have these long stretches of anemic offense. G would have to agree to something like 2 years @ 4. That would be a solid deal for both sides.
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Age and new baby will do that to you
May comeback for one more year and be 2023-4 Claude
If he was the only one, I would agree. Given the entire team is having a down year offensively, I think his drop in production has to be taken in context.
He remains one of the best passers and smartest players on the team and his FO prowess combined with PK ability (high IQ) is important.
The biggest question is how much does he cost? If he is willing to take a home town discount to ensure we can surround him with the best team, it is a no-brainer to bring him back.
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Isn't the entire NHL down in goals this yr, I think it's league wide? I bet they sign Giroux on a 2 yr deal @$2.5 mil.
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