The Copper & Blue, an Edmonton Oilers community

Carl Hagelin is a possession beast.

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.

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

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.

Microstats are the next great revolution in hockey. Scoring chance tracking has validated their usefulness. But NHL teams knew that in the 70s.

What happens if you consider starting position on last year's Oilers? Well, Taylor Chorney gets *a little bit* better.

The defense rang up some lousy scoring chance numbers. Did anyone stand out?

Do the scoring chances make the 2009 Oilers look any better?