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Can Corsi Explain the Buffalo Sabres’ Success?

Posted: 5th November 2009 by Chris Hoy in NHL
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 numberà um, well, I wonÆt insult your intelligence. One point ...

The Different Sabres Are the Difference Makers

Posted: 3rd November 2009 by Chris Hoy in NHL
It may only be 12 games into the new NHL season, but you can notice the difference in these Buffalo Sabres. Looking at the roster is deceptive. There are only four different names on this yearÆs list, but they have completely re-energized this team. How? They stick to the system. Much has been made in the local media of head coach Lindy RuffÆs summer foray with the Canadian national team in terms ...