matter2003 Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 I am in utter shock that Miller is tied for 2nd in the NHL after tonite with 5...he never has been the type of goalie to pitch lots of shutouts, but it seems to me he is staying more focused throughout the games this year whereas in the past he would let his attention drift late in the game and let in that one goal that would leave you shaking your head as to how he could play so well for so long and then let a goal like that in.... Just thought I would ask if anyone else has noticed anything different about Miller this year that is allowing him to finish these games off where he didn't in prior years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NowDoYouBelieve Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 I am in utter shock that Miller is tied for 2nd in the NHL after tonite with 5...he never has been the type of goalie to pitch lots of shutouts, but it seems to me he is staying more focused throughout the games this year whereas in the past he would let his attention drift late in the game and let in that one goal that would leave you shaking your head as to how he could play so well for so long and then let a goal like that in.... Just thought I would ask if anyone else has noticed anything different about Miller this year that is allowing him to finish these games off where he didn't in prior years... Well in this particular game, our defense was just very tight and he only had to face 16 shots, but for the most part he is facing around 30 a night. I couldn't tell you what the difference is, but he is putting up the best season of his young career. 2.47 GAA, .918%, 5 shutouts, 25 wins...nothing not to like there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsrcursed Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 I'd be curious to know how many shutouts Miller has when Lydman and Tallinder have been paired together during a game. Not that our D is to blame for "soft" goals, but I do think that Miller's success can be partially attributed to the improved defensive play this year. Miller hasn't been left out to dry as often as in year's past. We have changed our style of play to better suit Miller I think. I remember in the past Ruff would even comment on how we were going to press and pinch more and that Miller would have to make some big saves. You don't see that as much this year. That, or I could be totally full of it and Miller is just that much better, but I think it's a good mixture of both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR HOLLIDAY Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 He is becoming a sponge and not letting rebounds out unless he absolutely has to............Nice to see......... :beer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 It's been a tale of three seasons so far. Two of them have been good. That should bode well for the rest of the season and playoffs. I think Miller's career is at a turning point. Any turning back to the "old Miller" now would be a disaster. I don't see it happening, and I've been one of his biggest critics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightrider Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 FWIW, he is third now, not second. Backstom shut out the Ducks last night... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JujuFish Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 He's been improving in this category each season. In 05-06, he had 1. In 06-07 he had 2. In 07-08 he had 3. Now this season he has 5. Yesterday's game must have felt like what Detroit goalies have to go through for their shutouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 He's been improving in this category each season. In 05-06, he had 1. In 06-07 he had 2. In 07-08 he had 3. Now this season he has 5. Yesterday's game must have felt like what Detroit goalies have to go through for their shutouts. And since goalies don't typically hit their prime until they're in their 30s, hopefully the best is yet to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobody Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 A few of the top shutout goalies have been injured this year. Brodeur would have at least as many Miller. Luongo would probably be at 10 already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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