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Marko Zlomislic

Marko is an aspiring sportswriter with a passion for crafting stories while using a combination of the eye-test and (shudder) analytics, which is complemented by an academic background in criminology and political science. When not covering the Colorado Avalanche for The Hockey Writers, he can also be found pouring countless hours into various sports video games franchises, indulging in science fiction novels, and taking long runs around his neighborhood. Marko can be reached through his personal blog at unexpectedgoals.ca, and you can yell at him by following him on Twitter and other social media seen under articles like this one.

Penguins Must Keep Faith With Snake-Bitten Zucker

Marko Zlomislic | January 5, 2022

Few players have caused as much internal strife for their fanbases this season as winger Jason Zucker has for the Pittsburgh Penguins. The owner of a hefty contract that pays…

Categories Advanced Stats, Editor's Choice, Pittsburgh Penguins

Makar’s Norris Case Clear in Avalanche Win Over Blackhawks

Marko Zlomislic | January 5, 2022

For what seems to be the umpteenth time this season, Cale Makar dazzled the collective NHL audience in the Colorado Avalanche’s come-from-behind 4-3 win over the hapless Chicago Blackhawks. His…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

Avalanche’s Weak Schedule Is Chance to Rocket Atop Standings

Marko Zlomislic | January 4, 2022

With their 4-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday night, the Colorado Avalanche kicked off 2022 with a bang, hoping to set the tone for what promises to be…

Categories Advanced Stats, Colorado Avalanche

Penguins’ Rodrigues Is the NHL’s Most Improved Player

Marko Zlomislic | January 4, 2022

In case you missed it, the Pittsburgh Penguins walloped the San Jose Sharks on Sunday afternoon, with Evan Rodrigues and Bryan Rust posting matching hat-tricks en route to a comprehensive…

Categories Advanced Stats, Editor's Choice, Pittsburgh Penguins

3 Takeaways From Penguins’ Wild Win Over the Sharks

Marko Zlomislic | January 3, 2022

In their opening game of 2022 and the first since Dec. 19, the Pittsburgh Penguins held off a furious rally from the San Jose Sharks, emerging victorious after a wild…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

3 Avalanche Players Looking to Bounce Back in 2022

Marko Zlomislic | January 2, 2022

Heading into 2022, the Colorado Avalanche maneuvered around potholes caused by numerous injuries to key players and the frustrating machinations of COVID protocol, to lead the Central Division in points…

Categories Advanced Stats, Colorado Avalanche

3 Avalanche Trends to Watch for in 2022

Marko Zlomislic | January 2, 2022

Another year is in the books, and 2022 now adorns our calendars, reminding us of the eternal march of time. Beyond being more aesthetically pleasing than 2021, 2022 also represents…

Categories Advanced Stats, Colorado Avalanche

3 Penguins Trends to Watch for in 2022

Marko Zlomislic | January 2, 2022

In the aftermath of the numerous trials and tribulations introduced to the NHL and the world at large in 2021, the new year of 2022 represents an opportunity for renewal,…

Categories Advanced Stats, Pittsburgh Penguins

3 Penguins’ Trade Targets To Fix Struggling Power Play

Marko Zlomislic | December 31, 2021

After successfully navigating through the early absence of their franchise pillars in Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin (remember him?), the Pittsburgh Penguins currently sit in fourth in the unforgiving Metropolitan…

Categories Advanced Stats, Pittsburgh Penguins

3 Avalanche Trade Targets To Fix Penalty Kill

Marko Zlomislic | December 31, 2021

It’s exceedingly rare that any Stanley Cup contender is exceptional in all facets of play, especially in the modern salary cap era. Financial constraints often require constant roster maneuvering which…

Categories Advanced Stats, Colorado Avalanche

NHL’s 5 Most Disappointing Players of 2021-22

Marko Zlomislic | December 30, 2021

Due to a plethora of issues ranging from franchise turmoil to the ruthlessness of puck luck, the players included on this list have been disappointing through the first part of…

Categories Advanced Stats, Editor's Choice

NHL’s 5 Most Surprising Players of 2021-22

Marko Zlomislic | December 28, 2021

For one reason or another, many players often swim undetected in the consciousness of the NHL-consuming public when it comes to predicting a season’s standout performers. A player may be…

Categories Advanced Stats, Anaheim Ducks, Calgary Flames, Colorado Avalanche
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