Grabner The King of empty netters

[ICanMotteBelieveIt]

Michael Grabner has scored 13 goals this season, 6 of these goals have been empty netters, that's crazy..

What a signing, what will he get as a UFA? He scored 27 goals last season, he's at 13 goals now with 26 GP. That's .5 goals per game.


IIRC, 3 out of his 5 hat tricks in the NHL has been scored as a Ranger.

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[Nick Hansen]

He's smart. Padding his numbers to get a better contract.

 

[DitchMarner]

Six already?

Sounds like Komarov needs to up his empty net scoring game.

 

[ICanMotteBelieveIt]

He's smart. Padding his numbers to get a better contract.

He's good at stickchecking and his speed almost guarantees an ENG when he's on the ice.

 

[blogofmike]

Pavel Bure 1999-00: 9 EN goals, 74 games
Keith Tkachuk 1996-97: 8 EN goals, 81 games
Mario Lemieux 1988-89: 7 EN goals, 76 games

Grabner has 6 in 27 games. He needs 3 to tie the record, and 4 to break it.

 

[dangomon]

Empty net goals are awesome rewards for defensive stalwarts. They are trusted to close out the final minutes of every game, and Grabner clearly does this job exceptionally well. There is no better way to hold a 1 goal lead, than make it 2.