Zach Hyman's Dad must be paying for him to score again

[5 14 6 1]

So as many know, Hyman didn't make Team Canada 4 Nations roster. He started slow (I'd say unlucky with the quality of chances he had early) and then got hurt. A 54 goal campaign and 16 goal playoff from an all situations warrior wasn't quite good enough for the likes of Sweeney and Armstrong it seemed.

Since coming back from injury he has 8 goals in 7 games, and has scored against and beaten both the Team Canada GMs who snubbed him.

To add, he is currently playing through a broken nose from a puck to the face last game like an absolute warrior. He returned to that game too and very nearly completed his hat trick.

Safe to say this snub isn't looking great now, especially considering his ability to PK and work with McDavid.

Hyman is a dawg, and I hope they find a spot on the roster for this guy.

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[ijuka]

3 goals first 20 games

8 goals past 7 games

 

[TheNumber4]

He's the heart and soul of the Oil. Brings it every shift and every game. Not too shabby for the "worst contract in NHL history".

 

[5 14 6 1]

3 goals first 20 games

8 goals past 7 games

Yep, a 5.8% SH% will do that to you over those first 20. Last year he was 18% in the reg season and 17.7% in playoffs. 13% the season before.

He's up to 14.3% now on the year which is much closer to normal production for him.

 

[SoundAndFury]

You guys know that key players not making that team is good for your club, right? That guys like Bouchard, Hyman, Draisaitl will be resting while Eichel, MacKinnon, Rantanen, etc. will be sweating their balls off 20 minutes a game.

 

[OilerTitanFan]

You guys know that key players not making that team is good for your club, right? That guys like Bouchard, Hyman, Draisaitl will be resting while Eichel, MacKinnon, Rantanen, etc. will be sweating their balls off 20 minutes a game.

Yup, and ekholm will drill Eichel through the glass.

 

[ijuka]

You guys know that key players not making that team is good for your club, right? That guys like Bouchard, Hyman, Draisaitl will be resting while Eichel, MacKinnon, Rantanen, etc. will be sweating their balls off 20 minutes a game.

Bouchard not fitting team Canada is really funny but oh well, I guess they can afford a bit of sandbagging.

 

[Rcknrollkillnmachine]

Always liked Hyman as a complimentary piece but he has become an important cog and beast of his own for Edmonton. Tough call to leave him out of the Canadian squad but he his making Canada Mk II as that would also be a strong force. Would love him on the Bruins.

 

[MessierThanThou]

I know Russia is banned from international competition because Putin but this isn't "best on best" without Russia. Glad Zach and Bouch can rest up.

 

[Captain34]

Mike Babcock's favorite player. This guy is a horse!

 

[BKarchitect]

True hockey player and the epitome of a top line complimentary player.

He didn’t get “snubbed” by Team Canada. Form and health play a part in selecting rosters for tournaments.

I mean, great for him and the Oilers if he’s using some fake narrative as motivation - most of the great do it…but snubbed? Nah. Not when you have the array of talent Canada has to pick from.

 

[Romang67]

What's that about his dad?

 

[TheDoldrums]

no one gets disrespected like the oilers, the consensus preseason favourite for the cup

 

[FiveFourteenSixOne]

What's that about his dad?

His dad is a rich, and literally bought a youth hockey league for Zach to play in.

It would be easy to argue he was a product of nepotism until he graduated to pro. You would have been wrong of course, but the optics were certainly there.

The amazing thing about Zach, is that despite the fact he grew up as a rich kid, he is literally the most humble, down to earth, loving, and genuine person you could ever hope to meet.

Some people are better than others. Zach is one of those people, but he doesn't know it.

 

[Idiot Stick]

former panther legend

 

[VeteranPresence]

I would rather no Oilers played in this, it’s a pointless tournament that only increases wear and tear on guys.

 

[hangman005]

Mark Stone is due to get injured again any day now, so Hyman can take his spot.

 

[elmaco]

Didn't get the dad reference.

 

[Jaska]

Respect for the man.

 

[tfwnogf]

Should be an asterisk beside his stats *never would have made the NHL without his Dad's help

 

[Juxtaposer]

His dad is a rich, and literally bought a youth hockey league for Zach to play in.

It would be easy to argue he was a product of nepotism until he graduated to pro. You would have been wrong of course, but the optics were certainly there.

The amazing thing about Zach, is that despite the fact he grew up as a rich kid, he is literally the most humble, down to earth, loving, and genuine person you could ever hope to meet.

Some people are better than others. Zach is one of those people, but he doesn't know it.

I hope you know him personally, otherwise this is a really weird take.

 

[Davo Ikinzom]

He's the modern day Ryan Smyth.

 

[Old Boys Club]

Mark Stone is due to get injured again any day now, so Hyman can take his spot.

The 3rd week of February is fast approaching. That’s when the ol’ back ‘flares up’.

 

[Cup or Bust]

He was playing very well even early in the season. It is weird how puck luck works. It was just a matter of time before the goals were going to come.

 

[The Devilish Buffoon]

His dad is spending his money on far more nefarious things than boosting his son's career.