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Powering their team’s success
by Forechecker on 12/30/08 at 01:44 PM ET
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As we close the books on 2008, the latest NHL Penalty Plus/Minus update shows a familiar face leading the way…
Dustin Brown (+23): Last season’s Penalty Plus/Minus leader (+43 in 2007-8) is separating himself from the pack, having drawn 33 calls and taken only 10 himself, generating a net of 23 power plays for the Los Angeles Kings so far. In back-to-back games against the Phoenix Coyotes last week, Brown created two PP chances in each contest.
For all the numbers, and a look at other players atop the leader board, the complete update appears within…
Data updated each Monday during the season
Click here to go to the Google Doc
Jarome Iginla (+19): The consummate power forward and team leader, Iginla’s combined offensive output and ability to draw calls has the Flames scoring just over 3 goals per game as they try to hold the Northwest Division lead.
Patrick O’Sullivan (+16): The third-year Los Angeles pivot is a major factor in the Kings’ place among the NHL leaders in power play opportunities. In one November game in Dallas alone, O’Sullivan generated three PP chances that helped seal a 3-2 win.
Martin Hanzal (+16): Hanzal may only score at a 40-point pace, but by creating chances for the Phoenix power play, he’s setting the table for Olli Jokinen and Shane Doan, helping to keep the Coyotes in the Western Conference playoff hunt.
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Why doesn’t it surprise me to see Iginla up there. Here we have one of the best skaters in the league, yet when anyone is within 5’ of him he drops like a sack of potatoes.
Worst part is, he then scores on the powerplay.
Effective but annoying none the less.
Posted by Laker from Kamloops on 12/30/08 at 02:29 PM ET