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Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf
the Sedins have continued to drive play at an elite rate the last few seasons, that didn't change last year even with Tortorella playing them in a more defensive role
last year they had a CF of 58%, 2012/13 it was 62%, 2011/12 it was 60%, 2010/2011 it was 57%
last year's numbers put them in the top 20 forwards in the league, most of which outside the Sedins, Thornton, and Bergeron all come from the Blackhawks and Kings
the only thing that really dropped about their play last year was the shooting %, especially on the power play
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That drop in shooting percentage could be luck (at which point they should be expected to bounce back this season) or it could be a reflection that they are just a little bit slower and just a little bit less able to get to that open spot for a quality chance (same number of chances, but the quality and timing of those chances just fades a bit, resulting in less finish).
Something that sometimes happens to players in their mid-thirties.