I’m included this link as the idea of player and team assessment in professional sports has begun to change. I just find this a fascinating topic in how our society is seeing a shift in how we evaluate in general including in the realm of professional sports. In the past player evaluation was done by experts who would watch and make a decision – the process is very subjective. Analytics provide ways to quantify in numbers what we see happen on the ice or field. The same goes for teams. While at the end of the day the score is what matters, analysts have found metrics to identify keys to long term success for teams as well.