From Rookies to Veterans: 31 Years of Memories
| Franchise | Votes |
Percentage |
| Washington Capitals (Louis) |
6 |
19% |
| Philadelphia Flyers (Paolo) |
5 |
16% |
| Pittsburgh Penguins (Nick) |
5 |
16% |
| Chicago Blackhawks (Johnny) |
4 |
13% |
| Los Angeles Kings (Mike) |
3 |
10% |
| San Jose Sharks (Joe D.) |
3 |
10% |
| Boston Bruins (Steve) |
3 |
6% |
| Vancouver Canucks (Claudio) |
3 |
6% |
| Detroit Red Wings (Giac) |
1 |
3% |
| New Jersey Devils (Joe L.) |
0 |
0% |
Ever wonder why we have stats and what purpose they serve? Statistics trap us into analysis paralysis. No amount of statistical analysis can ever produce certainty.
Having said this, I did a little analysis based on the standings from Week #1.
Do you know that over the past 9 seasons, 3 out of the top 4 winners were actually in the top 4 when week #1 standings were published to start the season. That would mean that 3 of the top 4 in this week’s standings (Louis, Joe D., Giacomo and Steve) could go on to win money and add to that statistic!
Note: The only exception was Season 13, where only 1 of the top 4 in the week #1 standings went on to finish in the money at the end of the season, and he finished in 4th place. Personally, I prefer the latter statistic over the former one :).