Patrick Johnston: NHL’s new tracking technology could change the way game is coached

Expect an onslaught of data to hit the NHL soon. It will almost certainly revolutionize how coaches, players and fans understand the game.
The NHL this week tested chip-based puck and player tracking for the first time in regular-season games. The league said the system will be in place for the beginning of next season.
The NHL’s Dave Lehanski said the new system will generate 10,000 “data points” per game. Currently the league generates about 350 data points per game.
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