Mailbag: What is the most overrated team stat in college hockey? (#534)

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Today’s issue is a mailbag, with questions that include:

• What is the most overrated stat in college hockey?

• Are there any updates on players receiving five years of eligibility?

• Do programs use historical data when identifying players in the transfer portal?

• Does NIL or House money play a role in portal commitments?

• When do I think we’ll see D-I expansion?

• Will the independents form a new D-I league?

• Are any programs pledging not to take players from the portal or the CHL?

• Do coaches see value in portal players when they have to learn a new system?

• How will House impact the portal numbers?

In our notebook, Holy Cross won the outright regular-season championship in Atlantic Hockey. We also have updates on how some athletic departments will split their rev-share with the House settlement.

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