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Originally Posted by Bend it like Bourgeois
It’s why I don’t consider fancy stats ‘data’. They are an opinion expressed in numbers instead of words. Doesn’t make them worthless. In fact they can be interesting. But not more objective or accurate or telling than any other opinion.
I like the way they are presented in the write ups. The story is about the game. The stats are a perspective to add. (Not suggesting anyone doesn’t like the write ups, I’m sure all appreciate them).
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I agree that they are imperfect, and from time to time do not provide an accurate picture of the action on the ice. But I do, in fact think that most of these are more "objective" than mere opinions. The numbers compiled from other sources by Bingo are fixed, established metrics; the criteria may be flawed, but it is certainly not what I would consider biased. It's about as objective as the intended result will allow with the tools at our disposal.