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Michael Wade

Born and raised in Nashville, TN. I love hockey and applying analytics to better understand player trends and team performances. I am a co-host of Between the Pipes Podcast, which discusses hockey in general. No fighting after clean hits!

Are the Predators Unbeatable?

Michael Wade | March 5, 2018

Heading into the third period on Sunday in Colorado, the Nashville Predators were in a rare position: they were in the lead. It’s been a repetitive storyline. The Preds start…

Categories Advanced Stats, Nashville Predators

Surprising Player Leads the Way for Predators’ Win over Oilers

Michael Wade | March 2, 2018

The Nashville Predators’ roster is a bit of a unicorn in the NHL. No, it’s not perfect. However, whatever weaknesses exist in the nightly lineup are only so in relation…

Categories Advanced Stats, Nashville Predators

Who Is to Blame for Predators’ Atrocious Defense?

Michael Wade | February 20, 2018

The Nashville Predators, unquestionably, field the most talented collection of defensemen in today’s NHL. Other teams may boast a bigger star or one electric pairing but no one offers the…

Categories Advanced Stats, Nashville Predators

Who’s Driving Predators Lethal Top Six?

Michael Wade | February 15, 2018

Last season, the Predators combination of Filip Forsberg, Ryan Johansen and Viktor Arvidsson helped bring national attention to Nashville. Certainly, the team’s defensive personnel is among the best in the…

Categories Advanced Stats, Nashville Predators

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