Episode 114: Why Context Matters

Sean Tierney (@ChartingHockey) joins us this week to break down some of the things we learned at the Ottawa Hockey Analytics Conference this weekend, as we apply some of those concepts to the Leafs heading into the preseason.3:33 – Takeaways from #OTTHAC187:26 – Accounting for context.18:16 – The importance of elite talent.28:07 – Toronto’s ability to take advantage of 3rd pairings.32:07 – Running 11 Forwards & 7 Defencemen.38:34 – Nikita Zaitsev...what is he?43:11 – Forecasting Nylander's contract.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices