Henrik Sedin has two goals this season, and neither are a result of the Canucks' Captain making the choice to shoot. In both instances, Alex Burrows has made the choice for him with late, unexpected return passes that leave Henrik with no room and no choice but to do anything other than put the puck towards the goal.
This is the rub when it comes to the Sedins, and Henrik especially: sometimes you have to force the issue. Henrik Sedin has led the NHL in assists for three years in a row. He's a pure passer; passing is his jam. If he were on the Price is Right Showcase Showdown, he'd pass twice.
We saw yet another example of Henrik's pass-first mentality Thursday night when he spearheaded a full, two-minute session of keepaway in Dallas. When the Stars went down a man one second before the two-minute mark, it became apparent to Henrik that, in order to nurse the Canucks' one-goal lead home, all he and his teammates had to do was maintain possession for 120 seconds. No shooting. All passing. Here's Henrik living the dream, as the Canucks' powerplay trolls the Dallas Stars.
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