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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
5 on 5 pts per 60 is so over-used. People are using it here like it is some sort of measure of how good the player is. There are WAY too many variables to make those kinds of conclusions.
Take the same player, put them on a better team with better linemates, and in more positive situations, and their p/60 is going to go up. Not because they just became a better player, but because their situation is different.
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Completely agree you don't want to rely on this stat to form your whole frame of reference for who you want to trade for. You definitely need to match up the reason for the numbers with an eye test (be it: crappy line mates, all d-zone starts, garbage luck, terrible line matches, defensive coaching styles that limit offense etc.).
It does provide a frame of reference though when you combine the list with the eye test. For example, one thing that matches the eye test for me is that Hoffman is a pp specialist and not someone you rely on for even strength goals. That shows in his points per 60 min.