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Originally Posted by Wastedyouth
He has a bunch of hits because that's basically all he can do when he is out there if he isn't fighting.
Blocked shots are an indictment of his skill level, not proof of.
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Originally Posted by PARALLEX
So what you're saying is that proportionate to to icetime the other team has the puck significantly more (because otherwise a hit is an interferience penalty and you don't get a blocked shot while your team has the puck) when McGrattan is on the ice.
Yeah, that sounds about right.
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Perfect examples of people with a pre-conceived opinion, trying to manipulate a stat to fit their view.
I fully expect this sort of thing.
What I find rich - and amusingly ironic - is when advanced stats proponents do it.
"My stat proves that I am right - and it's an awesome stat. Your stat doesn't prove anything"
Okay then.