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Originally Posted by squiggs96
I have always thought moneypuck.com was stupid. However, this is about the dumbest thing they've done. https://moneypuck.com/power.htm
Edmonton is the number one ranked team in the power rankings. Their power score is 14% higher than the Hurricanes at number two. Carolina at number two with a 1-1-0 record is also baffling. I understand they factor in the team's performance from last season during the first 20 games of this season, but that's a flawed design.
Edmonton is 1-3-0. They rank 32nd in goals for per game, 31st in shooting percentage, 24th in power play percentage, 31st in penalty killing percentage, 30th in goals against per game, and 31st in save percentage. They are the #1 ranked team on moneypuck. Riiiiight. |
If you read the disclaimer at the top it says
"Each team's power ranking is based on their probability of beating an average NHL team. MoneyPuck's win probability model is used to calculate these scores. Stats that go into the Power Score are also shown. Recent games are weighted more heavily for each stat. During the first 20 games of each season, the team's performance from last season is factored in. Read more about how the rankings are calculated."
There is even a link to better understand the rankings.
Sooooo.....