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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
How can anyone say Hamilton was pushing Gio's offensive numbers up?
The fundamental issue here is: do corsi numbers accurately represent offense? Good article in another thread where Brindamour talks about Carolina's corsi vs their ability to put the puck in the net.
Bottom line for me is that Gio has 15 points and is +10 while Hamilton has 5 points and is even. Despite the fact that Gio plays against top lines, and has way more ice time and more defensive responsibilities.
It's no contest, no matter what the counting stats say.
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Not going to argue the counting stats ... 15 points vs 5 points is no contest. And if that continues for sure, the underlying stats mean little. But sample size suggest the Carolina group is doing more offensively right now and will probably be rewarded at some point.