Quoting: BStinson
If analytics are so great why have all of the analytic GMs not accomplish anything? Analytics are one component to consider when evaluating a player. There’s multiple factors when comparing player x Vs player y. Quality of competition, line mates, stylistic play, scheme, etc. How many Norris nominations does Dermott have and is Dubas aware of Dermott’s underlying analytics?
Dubas and the Leafs have done a pretty good job so far, though trading for Barrie wasnt a great idea. The Leafs dont have any bad contracts given to players that arent "stars" (Ceci is a UFA) how many other GMs can say that? Also keep in mind, the Leafs core hasnt hit their prime yet (except Tavares). Matthews, Marner, Nylander, Rielly, Robertson, Sandin, Liljegren and Dermott will be scary good in a few years. Pair that with veterans in Tavares, Hyman, Muzzin and Andersen (if he stays).
Also, pretty much everything Chayka has done says he isnt an analytics guy. (Keller was extremely overpaid, Kessel was never good analytically, Hall looked terrible this year, OEL was given too much for too long) So dont try to tell me he was an analytics guy.