Puck Prospectus: Hank #2 in Quality Starts
Puck Prospectus, who has given us new metrics such as GVT to help put some better numbers behind the NHL stats, now gives us stats to better evaluate goaltenders. It’s a very interesting read, and you should check it out. I’m not going to re-hash the article here, but the key points were comparing goals allowed to what you can get for the same price, called GVS (Goal-Versus-Salary). Obviously Tim Thomas, his Vezina, and his $1.1 million salary topped that list.
The other stat, called Quality Starts, is when a pitcher goes 6+ innings allowing three or less runs is determined when a goalie has a save percentage of higher than XXX% for the season (varies per season, was .913% for 2008-2009). This does not take team offensive production into account. The stat is clearly incomplete, as it doesn’t take into effect the quality of shots taken, but it’s still a good start. Coming in at #2 in the league in quality starts, Henrik Lundqvist.
Side note, I like these metrics, it adds some value to hockey stats, as opposed to just counting stats.
By Jordan, August 26, 2009 @ 1:33 pm
I agree, it is a good start. It would be great if more development could be made with regards to statistics similar to that of baseball. It brings the game to a whole new level for the dedicated fan, which is always fun when trying to evaluate league talent and one’s favorite team and its players.