splot
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- Jun 12, 2014
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I have a huge issue with trying to make an argument for that Miller/Glendening is getting lot of offensive zone starts based on changes not happening during the faceoff. The most likely scenario is that the puck has been dumped into the offensive zone and the opposing team either have or gets possession of the puck very soon. In this case a defensive zone start is preferable since you already got the puck. I still maintain that they have by far the worst zone starts on the team, this is a perfect example of using stats to prove a point without taking it into context.
The main problem I got with that line (especially when they put people like Pulk or Richards there) is that they aren't the greatest at takeaways. Helm fits so much better on that line and makes it much harder for them to get through the neutral zone.