Myers' value to the Jets? Well, it's complicated

[ASFN Admin]

Ever since he won the Calder Trophy as a rookie with the Buffalo Sabres in 2009-10, Tyler Myers has been a bit of a divisive figure in the hockey analytics community. He has never reached the offensive heights of his rookie season and there have been times that he has struggled in a big way defensively. At times he has been viewed as a solid top-pairing defencemen, or at least a player with the potential to be one, while at others many have seen him as a third-pairing guy at best. Injuries have certainly muddied the situation, as well. Last season, Myers played a bit more than Josh Morrissey — something that seems likely to change as Morrissey is now slotted into the Jets’ top-four, playing with

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