Maybe I'm interpreting the table in the OP incorrectly but it look like an extreme level of players over-performing to xGF% with Versteeg/Brouwer vs. Gaudreau/Chiasson. I think what it mostly shows is when your centre plays with Johnny you see more consistent offense which is probably accurate as Gaudreau is the best offensive player we have.
I'm inclined to disagree that these numbers show Bennett did well at centre. While it looks like Monahan and Bennett drive play at about the same rate, the scoring rates for both players is markedly different.
I'm guessing there is something missing that these counting stats don't cover just yet. As player tracking improves I think we'll really see whats different between top tier players and the rest of the league.
That being said, this is an AMAZING post. You have an opinion, you posted why you believe you are correct, and you even put in a chart! Great in-depth analysis, even if I don't agree with the interpretation of the stats.
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