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Old 09-28-2017, 07:01 AM   #9
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Monahan being grossly under-rated again. Not surprised, but I see this is a good thing long term. Kind of surprised by the contents of the article, but not really though. Anything based on analytics is ironically bound to be short or reason. Things that jump out at me.

Jordan Staal. Proof that analytics are flawed. Good numbers, but just a bad player. Anyone that would take Staal over Monahan is nucking futz.

Leon Draisaitl. Should a guy play center before being identified as one of the best centers in game? Again, analytics are garbage because they are masking the fact that he rode the tails of the best offensive player in the game and was handed nothing but great opportunities to succeed. Will love to see him play the actual position he's lauded for being of the best in the game at.

Nathan MacKinnon. All that promise, but just not good at his position. The writer needs to get his nose out of Excel and start watching the games with his own eyes. The guy makes bad decisions like Sportsnet makes McDavid references.

Vincent Trochek. Really? In a game where strength up the middle is all but a guarantee of success, how is it possible that the Panthers could be so bad with the likes of Barkov and Trochek in the lineup? Again, anyone taking Trochek over Monahan should have their head examined.

Ryan O'Reilly. See Vincent Trochek. How can Buffalo be so bad with O'Reilly and Eichel in the mix? Something doesn't add up. O'Reilly continues to be one of those over-rated players for some reason.

The crowning glory, McJesus over Crosby, and the kicker is defensive play! If you're looking for proof that analytics are completely flawed - nee garbage - this beauty should tell you that. McDavid can't spell defense, let alone play it, and his numbers are superior to Crosby? Sorry, doesn't pass the eyeball test.
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