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Talking +/-
by Paul on 11/20/08 at 08:22 AM ET
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from David Staple of The Cult of Hockey,
The NHL’s official plus/minus stat is one of the most discussed individual stats in hockey, but it’s also one of the most flawed, misleading and misunderstood.
For instance, this year Marian Hossa of the powerful Red Wings is plus-8. But last season, playing with the hapless Thrashers most of the year, Hossa was minus-14.Bobby Orr plus/minus
Hossa is pretty much the same strong player this year as he was last year, but his plus/minus this year would make you think he’s utterly outstanding, while his plus/minus last year would make you think he was a mediocre bum.
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Bad example. Hossa was pedestrian in Atlanta before getting traded.
Posted by Ninja on 11/20/08 at 09:35 AM ET