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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
I knew someone would ask, so of course you posted in response, but these sample sizes are WAY too small to be at all useful. We're talking about 2 to 4 games with each combo. Not only too small, but who they were up against, and whether it was at home or on the road, really matters here - not enough time for the numbers to average those things out.
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Coaches 15 games into a season are dealing with small sample sizes no matter what you look at.
Underlying numbers.
Actual scoring stats.
Or even simple eye test.
No matter the method it's 40-50 minutes for each of the three trios.
If he sees Monahan and Gaudreau spending less time in their own zone than with Bennett or Leivo it's not insane to go with that. Personally I think Leivo should be the one getting a look instead of Simon.