Underlying stats say we’re pretty good!

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1. The eye test says that as well. Much better 5v5 and defensively. We are definitely a better team than the prior two years after the loss to Colorado in the Stanley Cup.

2. Yeah, Tampa is third in the Moneypuck power rankings as well. It’s the quality of the 5v5 play driving the bus, I feel strongly the team is in a better position this year vs. last.

3. I just don’t buy how Dallas has the best chance at the Cup. That defense on paper is yikes.

4. Considering we have played the strongest SOS so far it is impressive. The 5vs5 has been stellar compared to last season. PK PP not so much but they can improve and some of that might be related to the SOS stats.

5. Our bottom six could use a little more work but I do see this on the ice.

   Vasy is looking sharp this year more often than not. Our D core is pretty solid now with Moser and McDonagh in the mix. Hagel and Cirelli are still great defensively but are now generating more goals than before. Kuch and Point are gods. Guentzel is a better 5v5 player than Stamkos was the past few seasons.

   Overall we upgraded from last year. I think we just need better depth in the bottom six. I could see JBB snagging someone though for that. We need a move like we made for Coleman/Goodrow.

6. We’re JBBack > Yzerpoop

7. If we can figure out our 4th line and tighten up on D we have as good a chance as anybody

8. I’m optimistic about us, but I wouldn’t trust any rating that has Dallas at first, I’m sorry.

   Oh and it’s also Moneypuck

9. The only issue I have with this is that moneypuck’s analysis isn’t always great. Sometimes their interpretation of data isn’t ideal. To them, the greatest hockey team in the world is always the Canes because of the possession-heavy shot volume. They don’t do a great job weighting shot quality.

10. How is Winnipeg that far down after going like 15-2?

11. I don’t know a whole lot about hockey stats but from watching the team has done a much better job generating offensive pressure and is less reliant on the power play as compared to the past two years, defense is looking sharp too

12. The only thing left is for Stammer to be bought out and signed for league min here.

13. I like these stats!