The Touches Stat - The Next Horizon In Advanced Stats
Our understanding of advanced stats are still in their infancy, though the data has been around since the Original Six. The Copper & Blue believes the next step is tracking touches.
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Looking at Touches - Minnesota at Edmonton
Looking at each time the Oilers touched the puck in one period of a single game. Who had trouble making a pass? Who made good decisions? Who created chances?
Looking at Touches - Edmonton at Boston
A look at what every Oiler did every time he touched the puck in the October 31st game against the Boston Bruins.
Looking at Touches - Columbus at Edmonton
An analysis of all of the little plays with the puck made through the course of one period of hockey.
Looking at Touches - Dallas at Edmonton
New analysis - reviewing every single touch the Oilers made during the first period against the Stars.
