A couple interesting stats from the first half
I was thinking about this while I watched the Pittsburgh game and actually just checked it out -- what is Wojtek Wolsk doing differently that's leading to the increased production? The answer? It's simple, he's shooting more -- Wolski averaged 1.7 shots per game in the 37 games prior to these past 4 at center, and 5 shots per game since being moved to center. That's 63 shots in his first 37 games, and 20 in the last 4. (!!!!)
This may be a little obvious, but I was still surprised at how dramatic the numbers are. Wolski's newfound success is very directly tied to how much more he's getting shots off.
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...and some more stats that wouldn't fit
While defense is hard to quantify statistically, the best stat I’ve seen in the GA / 60 min while on ice stat behindthenet.ca does. The Avs’ defenders are all pretty much performing the same at a 2.2ish GA / 60 (with Adam Foote unsurprisingly leading the way at 2.04) — with the exception of one guy: Jordan Leopold. His GA / 60 is far higher than everyone else’s at 3.05, despite the 2nd lowest quality of competition as ranked by BTN (Tjarny has the lowest, FYI).
Again, not too surprising, but a dramatic difference nonetheless.
I think this is more evidence that Wolski was trying to fit the coaches mold for winger. Good work.
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by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Jan 13, 2009 7:19 AM MST reply actions
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