Phoenix Coyotes Reportedly Sign Forward Boyd Gordon
by Carl Putnam on Jul 1, 2011 1:39 PM MST
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PrintMedia reports have Boyd Gordon signing a two year deal worth $2.65 million total with the Coyotes. Gordon will likely fill Vernon Fiddler's role on the 4th line. Fiddler signed a deal with division rival Dallas. Gordon played his entire pro career in the Washington Capitals organization prior to signing with the Desert Dogs. He was selected by the Caps in the first round in 2002 and was Alexander Ovechkin's first center in the NHL.
Based on career numbers, the Coyotes lose a bit of offense with the former Cap coming in and Fiddler leaving, but not much else. He's not going to bring much offense to the table. Gordon only has 27 career goals in the NHL. However, his strengths are those similar to Fiddler's. He's a solid defensive forward who is good in the faceoff circle and kills penalties. The major concern with Gordon is his health. He missed a number of games due to various health troubles, including back issues, the last few seasons in D.C
For more on Gordon's play the last season check out Gordon's Rink Wrap at our SB Nation partner blog, Japer's Rink.
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Stephen Whyno of the Washington Times has quotes from Gordon on the deal.
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Boyd Gordon is a classic defensive centerman, in that he thinks and acts defense first from the drop of the puck to the final horn. Not a lot of offense from him. He’s a hard worker, leaves everything on the ice when he is in the line up. You’re getting a good player on and off the ice too, he’s always active in the community here in DC and likely will be in the Phoenix/Glendale area.
His biggest drawback, aside from his nickname of “Muffins” at Japers’ Rink, is that he has a bit of a wonky back. He has had back injuries of and on the past couple of years, and while the absence of a 4th line center might not seem important, the Caps record in last season with him in the line up was much better than when he wasn’t in the line up.
Anyway to the specifics…
Shooting: Well there’s this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERkNOMgWL9c But that was 1/3 of his total goals, and 1.3% of his total shots on goal. There’s not a lot of offense coming from this guy. The shot isn’t all that hard, and not terribly accurate, and is the origin of his “Muffins” nickname (it’s from a quote by Olie Kolzig about his shot, to the tune of its as hard as someone throwing muffins…) .
Playmaking: Again, not a lot there, he had 6 assists in 60 games, so he was on a pace for 8 for the season…
Defense: Rock solid defensive forward. Rarely, if ever gets caught up ice, and if the opponents have a 3 on 2 with him on the ice, he’s often one of the two back on D. Very good at anticipating opponents plays. Works hard in all ends of the rink.
Power Play: Yeah, sure… if he’s on the PP, either the margin in the game is 6 or more, or there’s been several line brawls with numerous ejections.
Penalty Killing: Dynamite penalty killer. Can play active PK (where there’s aggressive puck attack) or passive PK (covering the passing lanes) with equal effectiveness. Hurries point shots, blocks a bunch of them.
Face Offs: A top 10 face off guy in the NHL. Usually above 55%.
Intangibles: A quiet player… doesn’t get too emotional, rarely gets into confrontations. Just goes about playing his 13 or so even strength minutes and 4 PK minutes every night.
Not a star, but by all means a contributor…
Winnipeg? Winnipeg??? Oy! (And now it's official...)
Hi Mike
Thanks for that.
I’m liking the sound of him for our system
Being that we’re never gonna be the run and gun style that Washington excels at, we win games 1-0 or 2-1 so having someone in the mold is a blessing I think.
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