My fandom for Jordan Martinook is unabashed. Still his hat trick game last Thursday against the Blues has only elevated my appreciation for Martinook’s play and the energy he brings to the team consistently.
Stat sheets do not record the quality of shots on goal but if they did, Jordan Martinook would be lighting them up. With 15 SOG in the last five games, at least 5 (or one a game) of those have forced the opposing goalie on his head.
As the Hurricanes integrate the returning Teuvo Teravainen and the Canes’ offense begins to hit their stride, these quality shots are going to start falling more and more for Martinook.