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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
GranteedEV: correlation is not the same as causation
You don't become a better hockey team by becoming a better possession team - you become a better possession team (likely) by becoming a better hockey team.
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Since when have I ever implied stats are ever
causation?
I'm not the one who says Monahan > Toews offensively because he has better stats. I"m not the one who said Wideman is a top 4 defenseman because he has top 4 stats.
I've always maintained that good play (systems, and individual) leads to good stats, and good play leads to good results. Good stats are a reflection of good play, and good results are a reflection of good play. Good stats and Good results are correlated.
I'll tell you one thing though, bad stats and good results are fools gold. Good stats and bad results are nothing to panic about.
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And the NYRangers are most definitely still contenders, regardless of their corsi numbers.
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They have a chance to surprise because they have Henrik Lundqvist, but I'm not banking on us adding a top 3 goalie in the world.