so you have zero to say about his lackluster performance ES other than he plays against tough competition? isnt he the highest paid defenseman in the NHL and collected $27 million in one calendar year?
No because I don't see it. As a whole this team has sucked at 5-5 so of course Weber's going to take a stats hit there since he plays almost half the game.
Why is it Weber's play is lackluster but Josi has been great?
When I watch them play I see Weber covering a lot for Josi, I see Weber carrying the physical load and the total shutdown role.
Weber isn't a great passer, never will be. He's brute force, his offense and defense both rely on that.
I'd love to see Weber's numbers if we had an offense that could effectively pick up his rebounds.
I've seen a lot on here talk about how Weber just not physical this year and I shake my head. He's still consistently playing the body, he's just not throwing that big hit. IMHO, it's because he's been told or just doesn't feel comfortable taking as many risk now.
I know this, you take Weber off our defense and we become physically weak and will be manhandled down low.
You're in the wrong message board and the wrong town. We expect people to work and have heart, esp when they are paid the big bucks ...
