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It's really just distance, and others have said advanced stats valuing all shots are more valuable because a high danger shot may not be more dangerous than a low danger shot depending on the circumstances. I just hope our top 2 defense pairings all post juggernaut high danger chances, and our third pairing despite having poor HDCI, overall still make one of the best third pairings in the league.
Thanks for following up, as much as we crap on you at times, at least you start conversation during the doldrums of summer lol.
2. You cannot compare across teams. It must be within the same organization
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Interesting summary. I think I like the idea of same team comparison more so than I do cross league. I'll have to look at that more closely.
short answer: I think a WAR model will or at least should be the future of hockey analytics.
long answer:
This is what I said half a year ago in this thread and I still feel this way. I used to believe should be, in programming-speak, a double[] instead of simple double variable. However, I feel like I exaggerated the importance of chemistry, roles, needs, fitting systems, etc and underestimed the chaotic nature of the game. I have a more "teams need the best players and that's it" black and white mindset.
Thanks. I'm sure WAR charts are going to become increasingly common.
I'm not sure I see the game in nearly as much black and white as you do, but that is personal opinion. Generally speaking I agree, more good players means you are better. However, I think things like chemistry and system absolutely play a role. Look at the Hagelin/Perron swap two years ago. Both players struggled, both looked night and day different on after changing teams.
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Posts like this are why I sympathize with the advanced stats crowd.