Apr 22, 2015; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators left wing
Mike Hoffman(68) celebrates his goal against the Montreal Canadiens with defenseman Patrick Wiercioch (46) during the third period in game four of the first round of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports
Wiercioch is an odd case. Because of how he skates and some other weird reasons, lots of people don’t like him. However lots of the underlying numbers say that he is much better than what the “eyes test” people think:
I’m a fan of his game, and giving him away would be a big mistake. If Ottawa has a weapon like him in the second pairing, that’s a huge plus. He’s still only 25 and if the Senators are smart they will have some good young defensemen for the considerable future. He didn’t put up too many points last year, but his offense is a needed asset for the team as his stretch passes from the defensive zone are one of a kind.
He needs to be more appreciated.
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