{"id":6111,"date":"2017-02-01T10:33:48","date_gmt":"2017-02-01T15:33:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/?p=6111"},"modified":"2017-03-09T23:34:26","modified_gmt":"2017-03-10T04:34:26","slug":"gtd-hockey-analytics-pt-6-war-dtmaboutheart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2017\/02\/01\/gtd-hockey-analytics-pt-6-war-dtmaboutheart\/","title":{"rendered":"GTD Hockey Analytics Pt. 6: WAR With DTMAboutHeart"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This is part six of a multi-part series tackling the nitty-gritty of hockey\u2019s newest statistics. Episodes will be released every Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>Check out Episode 1: Goaltender Statistics with Ian Fleming <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/2016\/12\/21\/goaltender-stats-ian-fleming\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<br \/>\n<\/a>Check out Episode 2: Data Visualization with Sean Tierney <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/2016\/12\/28\/data-visualization-ft-sean-tierney\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<br \/>\n<\/a>Check out Episode 3: Tactics and Video with Rachel Doerrie <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/2017\/01\/04\/gtd-analytics-tactics-rachel-doerrie\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<br \/>\n<\/a>Check out Episode 4: Professional Analytics with Matt Cane <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/2017\/01\/11\/hockey-analytics-matt-cane\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<br \/>\n<\/a>Check out Episode 5: the Passing Project with Ryan Stimson <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/2017\/01\/18\/passing-project-ryan-stimson\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">WAR, GAR, and XPM<\/h1>\n<p>It&#8217;s one of the newest additions to the world of hockey statistics: WAR, also known as wins-above replacement. We talk to the man who created the stat to figure just how to determine a player&#8217;s WAR or GAR (goals above replacement). He also explains how to use it and where it&#8217;s best.<\/p>\n<h2>Dawson\/DTMAboutHeart<\/h2>\n<div class=\"td-g-rec td-g-rec-id-content_inlineright \">Dawson has exploded onto the hockey analytics scene. After months of teasing audiences with snippets of his WAR model, he&#8217;s finally released the full version, as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/hockey-graphs.com\/author\/dtmaboutheart\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a five-part explainer<\/a>. It&#8217;s the best single metric hockey has to date, and is undeniably vital to progression of the statistics. \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DTMAboutHeart\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">You can follow him on Twitter @DTMAboutHeart<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"td-g-rec td-g-rec-id-content_inlineright \"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordradio.podbean.com\/mf\/play\/ggd6yb\/GTD_Hockey_Analytics_Pt_6_War_with_DTMAboutHeart.mp3\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download this episode (right click and save)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Subscribe on <a href=\"https:\/\/geo.itunes.apple.com\/ca\/podcast\/game-time-decision-hockey\/id1186441622?mt=2\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iTunes<br \/>\n<\/a>Subscribe on <a href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/user-420105237\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SoundCloud<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Check out our regular weekly podcast! New episodes drop every Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p><em>Follow them on Twitter: <a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/GTD_Podcast\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@GTD_Podcast<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/ColtonPraill\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@ColtonPraill<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/Gham614\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@Gham614<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/NickSeguin19\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@NickSeguin19<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Colton Praill<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>I host my own radio show across Manitoba, CA. When I\u2019m not regaling you with whimsical stories, I\u2019m writing, podcasting, or lamenting the woes of Arsenal, Detroit Lions, and Ottawa Senators fandom.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nick Seguin<br \/>\nA brand marketer by day, a writer by night. Nick is a lover of all things hockey and a die hard fan of the Detroit Red Wings. With contributions to multiple blogs, Nick is continuing to marry his two passions: writing and hockey.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Graham Anderson<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>I\u2019m a recent Brock University grad and a huge Blue Jays and Wild fan. I spent two years in the UK and am happy to be back in London Ontario for the 2016-17 MLB playoffs and NHL season.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Main Photo:<\/p>\n<div class=\"getty embed image\" style=\"background-color: #fff; display: inline-block; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; color: #a7a7a7; font-size: 11px; width: 100%; max-width: 594px;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left;\"><a style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/632247316\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow: hidden; position: relative; height: 0; padding: 66.666667% 0 0 0; width: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display: inline-block; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0;\" src=\"\/\/embed.gettyimages.com\/embed\/632247316?et=hvOqzqGyTbVMC15lJUTOnQ&amp;viewMoreLink=on&amp;sig=8z94cxpOyDVT0NXSo6ic2vdbgDT6R5C_AUoSuWYphOA=&amp;caption=true\" width=\"594\" height=\"396\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\">\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WAR is the single most desired stat by coaches and management and now hockey has it. 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