Hockey Outsider
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This is a fairly theoretical question, but I'm interested in hearing if anybody has any thoughts.
What is the value of (say) 1 minute of penalty killing, expressed in terms of points?
In other words: let's say Player 1 average 1:00 per game killing penalties. Assume he's an average penalty killer (we're not talking about Ed Westfall or Jere Lehtinen here). How many points (goals/assists) is this worth?
Another way of looking at it: Player A scores 80 points and doesn't kill penalties. Player B scores X points and spends 1:00 on the PK per game. How many points does Player B need to score to bring equivalent value to his team?
What is the value of (say) 1 minute of penalty killing, expressed in terms of points?
In other words: let's say Player 1 average 1:00 per game killing penalties. Assume he's an average penalty killer (we're not talking about Ed Westfall or Jere Lehtinen here). How many points (goals/assists) is this worth?
Another way of looking at it: Player A scores 80 points and doesn't kill penalties. Player B scores X points and spends 1:00 on the PK per game. How many points does Player B need to score to bring equivalent value to his team?