cygnus47
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http://www.silversevensens.com/2014/3/25/5545016/the-anatomy-of-a-cup-contender
So here's an article quantifying the various things that us 'doubters' have observed about this years Penguins and why it's unlikely we go far (if anywhere) in the playoffs.
Namely:
1) We have very weak possession numbers in the second half of the season (only Buf, Wash and Toronto are worse.)
2) The passive PK gives us the 26th ranked shorthanded possession numbers, our success is highly skewed by our league best SHS%, which is clearly an anomaly from our norm. It WILL drop in the POs.
I would also add, our 5 on 5 scoring is average.
Discuss!
So here's an article quantifying the various things that us 'doubters' have observed about this years Penguins and why it's unlikely we go far (if anywhere) in the playoffs.
Namely:
1) We have very weak possession numbers in the second half of the season (only Buf, Wash and Toronto are worse.)
2) The passive PK gives us the 26th ranked shorthanded possession numbers, our success is highly skewed by our league best SHS%, which is clearly an anomaly from our norm. It WILL drop in the POs.
I would also add, our 5 on 5 scoring is average.
Discuss!