OMG67
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Of the top 25 point getters currently in the OHL, only 2 players have a negative +/- rating
I know this stat isn't always relevant but why is a 20 point player on the Fronts a -1 ???
I understand where you are going with this and I cannot answer it directly but some players compile points on the powerplay. They are very valuable in that situation and are relied on greatly. They may have a deficiency in their game at 5 on 5 but they more than make up for it on the PP. So, if a player is your leader in points but is a relative EVEN on +/-, it means that in 5 on 5 situations, he is average. But if 40% of his points are on the PP, then the player still has great value.
+/- in general is a team stat. You need to compare them against their own teammates. Even when doing that, you should also consider time on ice. A 4th line player that is a +1 and getting 6 minutes of ice per game vs a 1st line player getting 20 minutes per gam and is a -2, doesn’t really tell you much.
I use plus/minus as a measuring stick between lines. If the first line is generally -5 and the 2nd line is generally +5, it would suggest the 2nd line is more responsible and productive 5 on 5. Is it meaningful? Maybe not but it could be a good way of identifying if a line has a gap where the coach can maybe move a few pieces around to see if they have better success.
I also find it is a stronger measuring stick for defence. When you have a D-Man that is -10 and another that is +10, it usually stands out quite a bit.