These days, a lot of hockey blogs have been posting about the Corsi Number. This is a number that compares all shots directed at goal (shots on net, missed shots, blocked shots) for and against a player. A positive number indicates that a player has directed more pucks at the net than have been directed against his own net. A negative numberàum, well, I wonÆt insult your intelligence.
One point to keep in mind is that this number is only calculated during a five-on-five situation. Therefore, the SabresÆpower play struggles have no bearing on this metric. Otherwise, this works a lot like the plus/minus rating, except your using shots instead of goals. Now, IÆll end the suspense and reveal the teamÆs top 3 leaders in the Corsi Number (accordin ...
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