Saskatoon Wild's Struggles Continue Despite Strong Defensive Play, Lack of Offense and Consistency Prove Costly

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The Saskatoon Wild have had a challenging season in the VHLM so far, struggling to find consistent success. The team currently sits third last in the league with a record of 10 wins, 11 losses, and 1 overtime loss for a total of 21 points. While the team has had some bright spots, including the strong play of Montgomery Burns, they have been plagued by poor offensive output and lack of consistency.

 

One of the key issues for the Saskatoon Wild this season has been their inability to generate goals. The team has struggled offensively, scoring just 54 goals through 22 games, which is the second-lowest total in the league. Montgomery Burns has been a bright spot, contributing to 22 of the team's goals with 12 goals and 10 assists, but the rest of the team has struggled to generate offense. The team's lack of secondary scoring has put a lot of pressure on Burns and the top line to carry the load.

 

On the defensive end, however, the Saskatoon Wild have been much more successful. The team is currently ranked third in the league in goals against, having allowed just 59 goals through 22 games. The team's strong defensive play has been led by goaltender Joseph Reed @BrutalBoost, who has been exceptional this season. Reed has a modest save percentage of .902 and a goals-against average of 2.66, both of which are competitive stats in the league. The team has also benefited from strong play from their defensemen, who have done a good job of limiting the opposition's quality chances.

 

While the Saskatoon Wild's defensive play has been impressive this season, they have struggled in other areas of the game. One of the team's biggest issues has been their lack of consistency. The team has had games where they have played at a high level, but they have also had games where they have struggled to find their footing. The team will need to improve their consistency if they hope to climb up the league standings. At times, they look like the Toronto Maple Leafs of the VHLM with their lack of consistency. 

 

Another area where the team has struggled this season is on special teams. Their power play has been inconsistent, converting at a league low rate on their opportunities. Their penalty kill has also been subpar, allowing their opponents to score on a higher than average number of their power plays. Special teams play is critical in hockey, and the Saskatoon Wild will need to improve in this area if they want to be more competitive.

 

In conclusion, the Saskatoon Wild have had a challenging VHLM season so far, struggling to generate offense and find consistency. While Montgomery Burns has been a standout performer, the team has lacked secondary scoring and has been plagued by poor special teams play. The team's strong defensive play, led by Joseph Reed, has been a bright spot, but the team will need to improve in other areas if they hope to turn their season around.