How does Irwin compare to other rookie defensemen?
Despite not playing nine games this season, Matt Irwin has scored more goals than all but seven NHL defensemen. How does he stack up against his fellow rookies on the blueline?
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | PPG | SHG | GWG | GTG | SOG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09 | 31 | 7 | 11 | 18 | -2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 46 | |
| 2009-10 | 36 | 7 | 17 | 24 | -11 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 75 | |
| 2010-11 | 72 | 10 | 21 | 31 | -7 | 43 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 148 | |
| 2011-12 | 71 | 11 | 31 | 42 | -9 | 48 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 209 |
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Despite not playing nine games this season, Matt Irwin has scored more goals than all but seven NHL defensemen. How does he stack up against his fellow rookies on the blueline?
The San Jose Sharks' affiliate has picked up just one point in a shootout loss to Norfolk.