The Apologist
Apologizing for Leaf garbage since 1979
It seems pretty clear to me - shows how the team around a player impacts their stats. Maybe try reading the post again?
I didn't get that at all, I got the impression he was comparing Kadri to well, past Kadri seasons.
Kadri's relative possession numbers are great because he pushes shot generation at a ridiculously good level, while his shot suppression is mediocre. His goal differential increase is largely a result of increased on-ice shooting percentage.
Looking at overall impact numbers makes no sense for a defense-centered award when the numbers are driven by their offensive half.
That's not harping on Naz. I love the guy. But you can't use offensive stats to argue his case for a Selke, and that's what his entire case is built on.
I don't disagree with you at all on this, and maybe with the advent of 'advanced stats' in hockey we are less likely now to have a Kadri type player win it. I think we would be giving a lot of credit to the voters on this to assume that they would vote based on actual merit. Less likely people have won in the past. That's why I would not be shocked.
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