April 8, 2010
Dropping The Puck
Afternoon Columns

by Andrew Rothstein

A look at actual verse expected shooting percentage based on time since the last shot, what Calgary needs to do to be a competitive team again, the NHL's 30 top defensive defensemen, Travis Zajac should be considered a Selke contender, and a transcript of Avalanche coach Joe Sacco's conference call.

• Gabriel Desjardins of Behind The Net Hockey looks at actual verse expected shooting percentage based on time since the last shot. Has anyone come up with an explanation for a lower than expected shooting percentage five to nine seconds after the previous shot?
• Kent Wilson has a column up at Flames Nation and comes to the conclusion that if Calgary wants to be competitive again, they'll have to fire GM Darryl Sutter.
• James Mirtle of The Globe & Mail picks the NHL's 30 top defensive defensemen using quality of competition, even-strength goals against and short-handed goals against.
• Jago of In Lou We Trust thinks Travis Zajac should be considered a contender for the 2009-10 Selke Trophy.
• Mile High Hockey's David Driscoll-Carignan has a transcript of Avalanche coach Joe Sacco's conference call.

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