tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9030441538852667041.post5705090747711180610..comments2023-10-14T02:20:48.321-07:00Comments on Oil Acumen: 02/28/12 Understanding the Gilbert TradeJerconjakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12828370832906335394noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9030441538852667041.post-77513266108796591212012-02-28T11:22:40.153-08:002012-02-28T11:22:40.153-08:00Gilbert's giveaway totals have been fairly con...Gilbert's giveaway totals have been fairly constant over his career. Starting in 2007-08: 74, 70, 76, 84, and now 45 (a 79 giveaway pace over 82 games). However, his game is so well rounded that it's easier to accept than from less complete players. Big picture-wise, the Wild got the best player in the deal.Jerconjakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12828370832906335394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9030441538852667041.post-54970809573618270732012-02-28T04:45:31.750-08:002012-02-28T04:45:31.750-08:00Wow that giveaway stat says a million words. It...Wow that giveaway stat says a million words. It's really the only stat we need to concern ourselves with. I don't think I've seen as many turnovers as I did last night against the jets (although they came from both sides of the ice). It will be refreshing to know that the first pass won't be to the other teams tape (although I'm sure if you look at this years stats,Gilbert is probably doing better in giveaways than previous years).Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00382441954798618053noreply@blogger.com