Robert Setter has been following the NHL ever since he can remember including a faint recollection of the Leafs last cup win. His undying interest in stats as a means of identifying the 'true' picture is reinforced by a degree in stats. He notes that it is a regular occurrence today for information to be presented as authoritative when in fact it is often misleading or obscuring due to statistical distortions and short cuts. Mr. Setter is applying the notion of integrity and consistency to the most exciting game on earth and the best brand, the NHL. A regular feature will be an examination of the Real NHL stats by stripping away bonus and skills competition points for both winning and losing teams. The NHL playoff standard will be the benchmark for determining the truth and the Real NHL standings.