Episode Mel Bridgeman (118):Special Guest Rob Vollman. World Cup starts!

Episode Summary:

Rob Vollman introduces his new book, Stat Shot.
Everything you ever wanted to know about stat based metrics but were afraid to ask
Stats based arguments for discussions over a beer – best hitters, best shot blockers, best puckstoppers
Team effects on goaltender performance
Plus minus and Corsi.
Rob’s assessment of the Subban / Weber trade
Rob’s assessment of Taylor Hall / Adam Larsson trade
New wave of data available at World Cup
Team USA loses to team Europe in game 1
Canada defeats Czech Republic in game 1