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Reviewing the Oilers even strength chances in 2011-2012

Dale Hunter replaced Bruce Boudreau as the Washington Capitals head coach on November 28th. Things started off well, with the Caps going 9-6-1 before Nicklas Bäckstöm went out with a concussion. Since that time, Hunter's popularity and the Caps' fortunes have fallen and they find themselves in a battle just to make the playoffs in a season they entered with as a trendy pick for the Stanley Cup.

How do the rookies stack up against one and other when using underlying numbers?

What does a direct comparison of the newly-drafted rookie class look like?

Are the Wild a better team than they've been in years past?

What happens when you rely on a bunch of kids to win the possession battle? You end up in Nashville's position.

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.

Who will rebound and who will fall in 2011-2012?

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

Billy Beane revolutionized baseball management with his use of metrics in scouting and personnel. It's time for the Oilers to do the same with the NHL.