Using this last Jets game as an example.
Goal 1 18:56 Giveaway by Nesterov 18:51 goal by Lowry -possession 5 sec
Goal 2 14:48 Backlund wins faceoff 14.27 goal by Lowry possession at most 21 seconds
Goal 3 1:26 Stone missed shot 1:14 goal by Wheeler possession 12 seconds
Goal 4 17:01 giveaway by Tanev 16:58 goal by Wheeler possession 3 seconds
4 goals max possession time 42 seconds.
Is possession time as measured by shot attempts valid?
How much more important is turnovers and quick possession changes?
In this game the Flames were credited with 22 giveaways the Jets 10.
The Flames are #3 in the league as a team in giveaways. Might suggest a problem and area for improvement.
Giveaways is not a clear indication of team success as Toronto #1 and Carolina #7 in giveaways are top teams.
Of the 10 worst teams in regards to giveaways 5 will make the playoffs
Of the 10 best teams in terms of fewest giveaways:
top 4 are
Tampa
Vegas
Minnesota
Colorado
6 out of 10 will make the playoffs.
I would venture to opine that giveaways are measured even more dubiously than shots on goal and attempted shots on goal
From watching games the more talented teams (Toronto, Edmonton) make you pay more consistently for giveaways.
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