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Originally Posted by d_phaneuf
He hasn't though, as has been pointed out
Their even strength stats are very similar this past season and Horvat has played with worse quality linemates and against higher quality competition
Situations play a big factor in counting stats
Alex ovechkins 50 goal seasons are different than Jonathan cheechoos in terms of who was driving the bus
I don't think it can be judged who is better at this point due to age, but as to who is better in their mid-late 20s in their prime it is arguably a toss up right now
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statistical analysis...
First of all, even strength stats are great - in that they are a way to define a similar situation in order to make a fair comparison.
The problem arises however, when people put too much weight on one statistical item, and ignore others in order to make a point. Case in point: ignoring PP stats entirely.
Why are some players on the PP while other players are not? Is it random luck? Is it coach's favourtism? The primary reason is plain and simple: players are put on the PP because they are offensively gifted. So ignoring PP points ignores a vital fact: the player
gets PP time, and thus points, because they have
earned it.
Comparing Horvat's 5on5 point production to Monahan's 5on5 point production is fine. However, simply ignoring the fact that Monahan is on the 1st PP unit, and thus scores 30 goals a year, is obtuse at best.