If we were debating one guys analysis of Fowler using just his own study I would say you might have a good argument. But when all the analytics I've seen from independent people around North America suggest the samething......are you suggesting all stats guys have a bone to pick with Fowler?
I think you missed a big point. The analytics don't say that. The people interpreting them do.
And to answer your question: No. They don't all have a bone to pick with Fowler. But they may absolutely be overly reliant on the statistics when it's a player they view rarely. It's not like Anaheim is an Eastern Conference team, with a large media draw. People like easy solutions to fill in the gaps when they can't watch all the players. It's a lazy approach, but a pretty common one. The evidence of that is clear when you see people try to describe Fowler. That includes the independent people who should be completely neutral. They try to put together a story based on what they know about the player(whether it's up to date or not - such as when someone describes Fowler as a PP QB), and then use the statistics to fill in any holes.
Part of that is ego. God forbid someone say "I haven't seen enough about this player to form an educated opinion." Even though it's completely unrealistic for individuals to be informed on every player in the NHL, people still like to pretend that isn't the case.
Why would Rangers fans care? Of course having the players fans votes count is heavily bias on the results, that's a no brainer. If you really wanted a truthful poll have one without any ducks fans allowed.....the results would of been well over 50% believing he wasn't top pairing (based off the current poll). Like I said even with the bias of ducks fans included the votes were 46% believing he wasn't a top pairing guy.....that's a huge statement right there. Clearly no matter how you want to spin it, he's far from a clear consensus top pairing guy as per the poll. You can't debate that even if we don't agree.
Believe as you will though, I'm done trying to lead the pony to water. Have a good night.
I'm not going to get into it regarding some Ranger fans caring, but they do.
As for a truthful poll... it's a strange truth that excludes the fans who see him the most. I'd almost say that isn't truth at all. Anyone can vote in a poll, whether their opinion is informed or not. You're suggesting that's more truthful? That someone who sees Fowler maybe once or twice a year's vote is worth the same as someone who sees them 82 times a year? Oh, no, you're actually going a step beyond that. You're saying that the person who sees Fowler 82 times a year shouldn't be voting at all. The most informed voter, and you've decided they shouldn't get a say?
This pony doesn't think that's water you're trying to lead him to. It looks more like ******** to me.
