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Originally Posted by DeluxeMoustache
But not really, because the xGF is based on a bucket of shots, based on the common elements of location they are taken from, and preceding event
It is not based on time and space available to the shooter and shot placement
It is a problem I have observed. The Flames give up costly grade As
The stats aren’t biased. They reflect what they measure.
Because the measurements don’t capture the problems I observe, the conclusion people draw seems to penalize the G
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So the Flames have managed to beat the system!
They can be top 5 in most chance splits and win a division with their goalie being second in the Vezinza trophy, and then the very next season be top five again in all those chance splits but this time the goalie(s) are a disaster but in a way that is on the skaters and system and not on the same goalie that was 2nd in Vezina votes.
And the stats don't reflect this because the Flames have managed to also beat the system in giving up more dangerous stuff than their peers in a way that isn't reflected in stats. Higher danger danger!
It's kind of like watching a Bruce Willis movie. If I'm willing to just accept the above like a person needs to accept that Bruce can avoid all bullets and figure out how to drill a deep hole on a moving comet it all works!