Connor McMichael's goal drought is a shot problem, not a luck problem

When the St. Louis Blues acquired Connor McMichael in the blockbuster trade that sent long-time Blue, Jordan Kyrou to the Washington Capitals, the club did so with the hopes that McMichael would help provide reliable secondary scoring to their roster. With nine gams through the first 16 games of the season, it has been a respectable number for a player adjusting to his new surroundings. However, there has slowly been a concerning pattern growing to McMichael’s game.

The Blues’ 25 year old winger has not scored a goal since Oct. 8, the fourth game of the season. While he has provided offensive pressure and found his way onto the scoresheet in the assist column, the real issue has been his…