Bluechip has Crosby.
- Scooby_Doo

Meh, he'll be useless if Kunitz gets traded...

Meh, he'll be useless if Kunitz gets traded...
- Fosco

Edler, Kesler & Bo for Kunitz.

Leafs have 12 wins in regulation, 8 of those came in Oct. That's right, 4 regulation wins since Nov. 1st. in other words 4 wins in regulation since signing Kessel and Dion to their extensions.

Leafs have 12 wins in regulation, 8 of those came in Oct. That's right, 4 regulation wins since Nov. 1st. in other words 4 wins in regulation since signing Kessel and Dion to their extensions.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Canada's team!

Edler, Kesler & Bo for Kunitz.
- A_SteamingLombardi

PITS hangs up and sends someone to rough up Gillis for such an insulting offer...

http://hfboards.hockeysfu.../showthread.php?t=1373319

Some advanced goalie stats from last year.

http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1373319

Some advanced goalie stats from last year.
- golfingsince

Interesting.

Not surprised by the Canucks negative scoring chance for/against rating last season, as the D was pretty underwhelming as a unit, and they were without Kesler for most of the season.

Impressive ranking for Lou, though.

Interesting.

Not surprised by the Canucks negative scoring chance for/against rating last season, as the D was pretty underwhelming as a unit, and they were without Kesler for most of the season.

Impressive ranking for Lou, though.
- Fosco

I'd like to see a more advanced stat for goaltending over sv %. IMO there are far too many variables for it to be considered a proper barometer of play.

I'd like to see a more advanced stat for goaltending over sv %. IMO there are far too many variables for it to be considered a proper barometer of play.
- golfingsince

sv% on scoring chances seems to be a pretty good measure.

Not sure how he's tracking it, or where he's getting his stats, but if they're accurate it's more indicative of quality play than regular sv%, considering how many saves a game a goalie gets credit for when it's a weak shot (Raymondesque).

12 points in z draft

12 points in z draft
- LeftCoaster

Big jump into 8th spot...

sv% on scoring chances seems to be a pretty good measure.

Not sure how he's tracking it, or where he's getting his stats, but if they're accurate it's more indicative of quality play than regular sv%, considering how many saves a game a goalie gets credit for when it's a weak shot (Raymondesque).
- Fosco

I don't mind that stat at all, but it's missing data for sure. Interesting that there were only 7 goalies with a MSV % over .85

I don't mind that stat at all, but it's missing data for sure. Interesting that there were only 7 goalies with a MSV % over .85
- golfingsince

Yeah, you don't want to take too much from any single stat.

There are some pretty highly touted goalies below that .85% mark, too...

Good morning,

The new blog is up. Hope we show some teeth tonight against the Kings!

http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=57165

http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1373319

Some advanced goalie stats from last year.
- golfingsince

Interesting stuff for sure, I remember reading it during the summer. What's alarming is how bad the Canucks struggle when it comes to generating and preventing scoring chances despite being a good shots for/against team. I'm not too surprised though, Gillis values strong corsi/possession players even if they have a historically low/mediocre on-ice shooting percentage, meaning they might out shoot the opposing team but likely won't out-chance them. It's the biggest knock I have against MG's "moneypuck" style. I wonder if the Canucks keep track of the same numbers when scouting prospects for drafts, I'm guessing with the way Gillis seems extremely high on Horvat that he's probably a player that has great possession stats in junior, hopefully his on-ice shooting percentage is good as well though.