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FlamesAddiction · 08-19-2013, 08:55 AM

I think NHL-E is useful as long as people keep it in perspective. Even though the output is an exact number, it's still a pretty abstract concept and doesn't take into consideration a myriad of other factors that effect players in real life transition from one league to another.

If you think of the output more as a rating than an actual "equivalence", then it makes a lot more sense. I'm not talking about this thread in particular, but I'm not a fan when people hinge their argument's on it. It's kind of like using +/- to judge a player. It's one of those stats that has it's use only when kept within context.

08-19-2013, 08:55 AM	#635
FlamesAddiction Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Vancouver Exp:	I think NHL-E is useful as long as people keep it in perspective. Even though the output is an exact number, it's still a pretty abstract concept and doesn't take into consideration a myriad of other factors that effect players in real life transition from one league to another. If you think of the output more as a rating than an actual "equivalence", then it makes a lot more sense. I'm not talking about this thread in particular, but I'm not a fan when people hinge their argument's on it. It's kind of like using +/- to judge a player. It's one of those stats that has it's use only when kept within context. __________________ "A pessimist thinks things can't get any worse. An optimist knows they can."