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Should there be a defensemen among the Calder finalists?

What do line averages look like for Corsi and adjusted Corsi?

Sam Gagner is already a second-line centre. It's only a matter of time before he's a first-line guy. Will it be in Edmonton?

Raw Corsi gives us an idea, but it doesn't tell a story. We take an in-depth look at a few metrics that unravel the true meaning of Corsi and how they impact the Oilers.

One man fits the bill to round out the Oilers' forwards needs. Steve Tambellini should end his exile in the desert.

Two years of scoring chance data shows that the Edmonton OIlers were...not very good.

The Diamond Penalty Kill should go to a place where it can never be recovered.

Can advanced stats be predictive? A look back at some predictions from the summer of 2010.

Who was the most successful Oiler in generating chances? Who helped the Oilers convert the most chances?

People avoid evidence if it disproves their beliefs. Hockey fans are no different.