Done some digging here and tbh it makes the worries about his kicking a little less for mine.
Jye is accurate because he generates good shots on goal - not because he is a good kick for goal.
Interestingly even last year he was a subpar set shot for the looks on goal he had.
In 2023 he had 48 set shots.
Expected score from shots: 4.03 (8th highest for KPFs)
Rating: -0.10
In 2024 he has had 23 set shots.
Expected score from shots: 4.03 (5th highest for KPFs)
Rating: -0.75
I think this worry about his goalkicking accuracy may be a function of the fact there is more media attention on him than anything else. The difference between him and the expected score for his shots is approximately 3 goals that he's missed this season.
I think the real positive part about all this is he is continuing to generate good shots on goal and is performing that at an increased rate if you account for the concussion game against the Eagles.
He's also currently the 4th best key forward for winning % of 1 on 1 contests in the league.
That really excites me.
Jye is accurate because he generates good shots on goal - not because he is a good kick for goal.
Interestingly even last year he was a subpar set shot for the looks on goal he had.
In 2023 he had 48 set shots.
Expected score from shots: 4.03 (8th highest for KPFs)
Rating: -0.10
In 2024 he has had 23 set shots.
Expected score from shots: 4.03 (5th highest for KPFs)
Rating: -0.75
I think this worry about his goalkicking accuracy may be a function of the fact there is more media attention on him than anything else. The difference between him and the expected score for his shots is approximately 3 goals that he's missed this season.
I think the real positive part about all this is he is continuing to generate good shots on goal and is performing that at an increased rate if you account for the concussion game against the Eagles.
He's also currently the 4th best key forward for winning % of 1 on 1 contests in the league.
That really excites me.