I'm not an advanced stat guy by any means. In fact I've never even really taken the time to understand most of them. I should one day as they are kind of interesting to me.
Anyway, because of that, I look at the old school stats. Those top five in Winnipeg still worry me a little. Connor and Sheifele at over a PPG last season, Wheeler and Laine close and Ehlers not too far off. Their size has to also be a factor: 6'1", 6'3", 6'5", 6'5". Our closest was Tkachuk (61 in 69) and Johnny at not too far off, similar to Ehlers (58 in 70 vs. 58 in 71). That's a tough shutdown job for Backlund and with the clear edge in goaltending to Winnipeg I can't help but be nervous about this series.
We will need to elevate to win but I'm hopeful.
Last edited by schteve_d; 07-31-2020 at 02:04 PM.
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