Kings and Corsi

[trburns]

Interesting article on this philosophy the Kings use. It's the NHL's equivalent to Moneyball, based off of Puck Possession.

How the Los Angeles Kings Corsi'd their way to the NHL's elite - CBSSports.com

 

[Stunner_At_Staples_Kings]

That as a good read. LONG read, haha, but really good.

It is weird to be rooting for a team that is having so much success because you realize how many good players have left LA and yet the Kings are the ones who keep moving forward. You do have to give it to Dean Lombardi for trading away Jack Johnson and Cammaleri who were very high on skill but just weren't the correct mold for a true winner. I do still miss Wayne Simmonds but you have to trade talent to get talent. Still waiting on what happens with Brayden Schenn, but so far, that guy has not shown to be nearly what he was touted to be.

 

[JBM73]

Here's a link to actual Corsi stats. Sort as needed.

BEHIND THE NET: Hockey Analysis and Statistics [new host]