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What The Analytics Say About Vincent Desharnais' First 17 Games With The Vancouver Canucks


Published on 2024-12-14 19:45:27 - MSN
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  • T his past offseason, the Vancouver Canucks signed Vincent Desharnais to a two-year, $4 million contract. Listed at 6'7", 226 pounds, Desharnais was brought in to help add size an

Vincent Desharnais, a towering defenseman for the Vancouver Canucks, has shown a mixed bag of performance in his first 17 games with the team, according to analytics. Despite his physical presence and ability to block shots, his on-ice impact has been less than stellar. The analytics reveal that the Canucks have a 45.5% expected goals for percentage (xGF%) when Desharnais is on the ice at 5-on-5, indicating that the opposition has a slight edge in generating scoring chances. His Corsi For percentage (CF%) stands at 46.7%, suggesting that the Canucks are outshot when he's playing. Desharnais has been on the ice for 10 goals for and 13 against, with a notable minus-3 goal differential. His penalty differential is also negative, with him taking more penalties than drawing them. However, his physicality is evident with 35 hits, and he has contributed offensively with one goal and two assists. Despite these contributions, his overall impact on the game has been described as underwhelming, with the team's performance metrics suggesting areas for improvement in his defensive play and decision-making.

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