LGR4GM Posted October 20, 2021 Report Posted October 20, 2021 (edited) Edited October 20, 2021 by LGR4GM 5 Quote
miles Posted October 20, 2021 Report Posted October 20, 2021 They had to hire data scientist to figure out how they won 3 in a row 1 4 Quote
Thorner Posted October 20, 2021 Report Posted October 20, 2021 (edited) "Galamini's role will be to quantify, evaluate and project the performance and abilities of players and teams" Letting him off with an easy workload, I see lol - - - Cool to see. Edit - This is getting raves reviews in the twittersphere from the analytics gurus, btw. Edited October 20, 2021 by Thorny 3 Quote
That Aud Smell Posted October 20, 2021 Report Posted October 20, 2021 Not segg-zee ... but this strikes me as a big fookin' deal. More and more, I think that the Sabres are headed in a good direction. 2 Quote
Doohicksie Posted October 20, 2021 Report Posted October 20, 2021 16 minutes ago, miles said: They had to hire data scientist to figure out how they won 3 in a row They had to hire a data scientist to figure out how to win the next 3.... and all the other games after that. Quote
LGR4GM Posted October 20, 2021 Author Report Posted October 20, 2021 Like getting Karmanos... and then Ventura, we should consider getting Domenic a major accomplishment. These 3 changes are major in the change of direction this franchise has initiated. 2 Quote
Brawndo Posted October 20, 2021 Report Posted October 20, 2021 The Sabres have gone from having the worse analytics department in the league to one of the Top 5, arguably the Top 3 in a matter of four months 5 Quote
LGR4GM Posted October 20, 2021 Author Report Posted October 20, 2021 3 minutes ago, Brawndo said: The Sabres have gone from having the worse analytics department in the league to one of the Top 5, arguably the Top 3 in a matter of four months And they still have to hire a data engineer although that person we probably won't know as well as some of the others. Quote
Pimlach Posted October 20, 2021 Report Posted October 20, 2021 Good news. Sabres going all in on analytics Quote
Digger Posted October 20, 2021 Report Posted October 20, 2021 46 minutes ago, Marvin, Sabres Fan said: Damn. I applied for that job. Did you get an interview or was it all based on your historical analytics? 😏 Quote
dudacek Posted October 20, 2021 Report Posted October 20, 2021 Not sure how this could not be considered good news. Sorry for repeating myself, but I think the Sabres are still wearing the “cheap” badge after the scouting department bloodletting of Adams 1st day. Let the record show that the Sabres have live scouts in all major development leagues again, and that a large portion of their scouting budget cuts has been reallocated to their analytics and player development departments. 2 1 Quote
Indabuff Posted October 20, 2021 Report Posted October 20, 2021 2 hours ago, That Aud Smell said: Not segg-zee ... but this strikes me as a big fookin' deal. More and more, I think that the Sabres are headed in a good direction. Quote
Marvin Posted October 20, 2021 Report Posted October 20, 2021 43 minutes ago, Digger said: Did you get an interview or was it all based on your historical analytics? 😏 No such luck. I just applied on indeed.com. 1 Quote
Curt Posted October 21, 2021 Report Posted October 21, 2021 2 hours ago, Pimlach said: Good news. Sabres going all in on analytics They really do seem to have made a conscious effort to hire top notch analytics people. However, I would push back against the idea that they plan on building a team based mostly off of analytics (not that you actually said that, though your statement could be interpreted that way). It seems like it is/will be just one of several areas of focus. The GM and HC have spoken repeatedly about getting the right people, team chemistry, hard work, and other such unquantifiable concepts. I feel like they will build with a wide range of factors in mind, not “all in on analytics”. 3 1 Quote
woods-racer Posted October 21, 2021 Report Posted October 21, 2021 1 minute ago, Curt said: They really do seem to have made a conscious effort to hire top notch analytics people. However, I would push back against the idea that they plan on building a team based mostly off of analytics (not that you actually said that, though your statement could be interpreted that way). It seems like it is/will be just one of several areas of focus. The GM and HC have spoken repeatedly about getting the right people, team chemistry, hard work, and other such unquantifiable concepts. I feel like they will build with a wide range of factors in mind, not “all in on analytics”. Analytics will drive the list of players to be looked at and player mentality will get them an offer. 4 Quote
Doohicksie Posted October 21, 2021 Report Posted October 21, 2021 3 hours ago, LGR4GM said: Like getting Karmanos... and then Ventura, we should consider getting Domenic a major accomplishment. These 3 changes are major in the change of direction this franchise has initiated. only if they follow the data. 2 Quote
LGR4GM Posted October 21, 2021 Author Report Posted October 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, Curt said: They really do seem to have made a conscious effort to hire top notch analytics people. However, I would push back against the idea that they plan on building a team based mostly off of analytics (not that you actually said that, though your statement could be interpreted that way). It seems like it is/will be just one of several areas of focus. The GM and HC have spoken repeatedly about getting the right people, team chemistry, hard work, and other such unquantifiable concepts. I feel like they will build with a wide range of factors in mind, not “all in on analytics”. If the analytics aren't there, I don't care how hard a player works. Likewise a player with good numbers who doesn't work hard I'm not interested in. Also, analytics help you start to identify hard workers. 1 minute ago, woods-racer said: Analytics will drive the list of players to be looked at and player mentality will get them an offer. Yup. Quote
SDS Posted October 21, 2021 Report Posted October 21, 2021 4 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: If the analytics aren't there, I don't care how hard a player works. Likewise a player with good numbers who doesn't work hard I'm not interested in. Also, analytics help you start to identify hard workers. Yup. I’m starting to back away from someone’s previous analytics telling the full story about their play. I think Granato has showed so far that maybe the book isn’t always written correctly on every player. 1 Quote
Andrew Amerk Posted October 21, 2021 Report Posted October 21, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, SDS said: I’m starting to back away from someone’s previous analytics telling the full story about their play. I think Granato has showed so far that maybe the book isn’t always written correctly on every player. Maybe Donnie G needs to be deeply analized. Edited October 21, 2021 by The Ghost of NS Quote
Doohicksie Posted October 21, 2021 Report Posted October 21, 2021 Random thought, but I wonder if anyone has modeled the analytical mix of players on various teams that go late into the playoffs? I mean sure you want the best statistical top line when it comes to scoring, but what should you be looking for on your 3rd and 4th lines? Do the conventional stats even apply to them or should you be looking for different traits? Quote
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