Why are points harder to come by now?

[Oatex 281]

When looking at the point leaders for this season, I noticed a few things.

First off, #8, #9, and #10 are just over a PPG, with 51 points and 52 points in 50 games. This seems off because I feel like for elite players, PPG should be an expectation, not rewardable by being "top 10" in points.

Secondly, why does the #1 ranked player in points only have 71 points in 50 games? This sets him on pace for only 102 points this season at a constant rate. If we put him in the S95 league rankings, he would be maybe #4 at best. Something isnt adding up there. 

I also noticed there is a significant dropoff. The #4 player is currently on pace for 87 points in 72 games. If we put that in the S95 ranks, he wouldnt even be top 10! And dont get me wrong - its not just an off year in the VHLM, it was the same way last season too. Actually, it was worse! The #1 player didnt even eclipse 100 (96) points, and the #2 sat at 89 points.

My reasoning for this dropoff would be something to do with the VHLE and everyone being dropped back down into the M - and raising the cap roof. Let me know what you guys think.

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[Gustav 6,502]

5 hours ago, Oatex said:

My reasoning for this dropoff would be something to do with the VHLE and everyone being dropped back down into the M - and raising the cap roof. Let me know what you guys think.

 

Yeah, one of the consequences of this was that the M now has 400-TPE goalies who aren't having their builds limited by the hybrid system going up against 400-TPE skaters who do have to deal with this and would be more like 180-TPE skaters under the old system. The differences even out a little at VHL TPE levels, but I'm not surprised that the switch caused lower scoring for this reason.

 

It isn't something I necessarily have a problem with because the numbers don't need to be anything in particular as long as the league is working fine, but I'd understand finding it weird/hoping for a little more.

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