The guys are joined by Rob Vollman, author of Hockey Abstract 2017,as they talk about the latest edition of Hockey Abstract, including: - the evolution of Rob's Hockey Abstracts - how best to evaluate goaltenders - what can be done to take coaching in consideration during a stastical evaluation - review Rob's updated player usage charts in the latest charts - find out what stat Rob wishes didn't exist and what data he wishes he could have Tweet to the show account with the hashtag #HockeyAbstract and retweet the pinned tweet for Episode 146 to be entered to win a copy of Hockey Abstract 2017. Carl and Joel also break down the latest of the week: - Leon Draisaitl signed a giant extension with the Oilers. How does this impact the team into the future and what does this mean for other contracts being handed out around the league? - Brandon Dubinsky is annoyed by the way that college players and being granted free agency and signing their entry level contracts. But is he right? - As annoyed as Dubinsky was, Joel is even more frustrated, and this time it's at referees and people who eat bagels like a donut. The4thLinePodcast.com Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Patreon: patreon.com/4thLinePodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Shoot the Shred podcast shredpod.simplecast.fm
