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Old 11-20-2014, 09:32 AM   #293
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Originally Posted by Resolute 14 View Post
Fenwick removes blocked shots on the theory that blocking is a skill rather than a random event. One needs only to watch Lance Bouma or remember Stephane Yelle to agree. Either way, if you are getting your head bashed in in terms of possession, you are likely going to be drowning in both Corsi and Fenwick.
But why bother? While blocking shots is a skill, it's irrelevant when determining who controlled the play. I'm confused as to it's relevance. Does it correlate with winning better?
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