Why Most Analytics Are Useless

WHY MOST ANALYTICS IN HOCKEY ARE USELESS 2 Most analytics in hockey are useless, maybe it works for the 3rd and 4th lines but even then it doesn't give the full picture. The first and second lines are the ones that don't get credit for what they actually do creatively on the ice. I have video proof of why it can show your first line is terrible when it comes to analytics. Additionally analytics pretty much completely ignores faceoffs, actual possession of the puck in the offensive zone, scoring chances, giveaways, power plays and short handed. They are only focused on 5 on 5 but the way it's done through Corsi and Fenwick tells you absolutely nothing.  And here's why. Crel% is completely useless because it is based on Corsi. Corsi is 100% based on shots towards the goal, whether blocked, shots on goal or shots that missed the net. As long as they are directed towards the goal they get rewarded for it. Offensive lines usually play against the top lines of the other team ...

  WHY MOST ANALYTICS IN HOCKEY ARE USELESS Most analytics in hockey are useless, maybe it works for the 3rd and 4th lines but even then it doesn't give the full picture. The first and second lines are the ones that don't get credit for what they actually do creatively on the ice. I have video proof of why it can show your first line is terrible when it comes to analytics. Additionally analytics pretty much completely ignores faceoffs, actual possession of the puck in the offensive zone, scoring chances, giveaways, power plays and short handed. They are only focused on 5 on 5 but the way it's done through Corsi and Fenwick tells you absolutely nothing.  And here's why. Crel% is completely useless because it is based on Corsi. Corsi is 100% based on shots towards the goal, whether blocked, shots on goal or shots that missed the net. As long as they are directed towards the goal they get rewarded for it. Offensive lines usually play against the top lines of the other team ...