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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.

NHL’s 3 Most Surprising Teams of 2021-22

Marko Zlomislic | December 27, 2021

The word “surprise” carries an ambiguous connotation. Certain surprises are pleasant and welcome. Think finding a crisp $20 bill in the pocket of a coat you haven’t worn in a…

Categories Advanced Stats, Editor's Choice

Hockey Advanced Analytics: What Are They & Why Are They Important?

Marko Zlomislic | December 26, 2021

Welcome to The Hockey Writers’ Advanced Analytics Primer. An introduction to what analytics and advanced statistics are and a short history of these statistics in hockey is followed by a…

Categories Advanced Stats, Editor's Choice

NHL’s 3 Most Disappointing Teams of 2021-22

Marko Zlomislic | December 25, 2021

The NHL’s unrelenting slate of COVID-induced postponements presents us with the opportunity to sit back and reflect upon the opening salvo of the 2021-22 season, and pinpoint the high points…

Categories Advanced Stats, Editor's Choice

Dear Santa: Penguins’ 2021 Christmas Wish List

Marko Zlomislic | December 22, 2021

What do you get someone who has everything? This question rings especially true for the Pittsburgh Penguins, currently the proud owners of a seven-game win streak that has catapulted Mike…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Dear Santa: Avalanche’s 2021 Christmas Wish List

Marko Zlomislic | December 22, 2021

We’re only a few days from the joys of another Christmas morning, but it’s not too late for the NHL’s 32 franchises to place some last minute requests for the…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

Avalanche’s Quarter-Season Awards

Marko Zlomislic | December 3, 2021

Counting Thursday’s game against the Montreal Canadiens, the Colorado Avalanche are set to lap the quarter mark of the 2021-22 season, producing several intriguing storylines in the process. In tandem…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

3 Takeaways From Avalanche Win Against the Senators

Marko Zlomislic | November 23, 2021

Look out, the Colorado Avalanche are the hottest team in the NHL, winning five in a row and seven of their last 10 games. They appear to be returning to…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

10 Penguins Stats From the First Month of 2021-22 Season

Marko Zlomislic | November 16, 2021

If you take the NHL standings at face value, you might think that the Pittsburgh Penguins have had a predictable start to the 2021-22 season. Heading into the regular season,…

Categories Advanced Stats, Pittsburgh Penguins

10 Avalanche Stats From The First Month of 2021-22 Season

Marko Zlomislic | November 16, 2021

After applying consecutive offensive destructions, the Colorado Avalanche officially marked the end of October, and now head into the second month of the 2021-22 season. The early returns indicate that…

Categories Advanced Stats, Colorado Avalanche

Avalanche Weekly Preview: Slumping Canucks & Kraken Up Next

Marko Zlomislic | November 15, 2021

The Colorado Avalanche had a difficult third week of the season, to say the least. Not only did they lose back-to-back games against the Columbus Blue Jackets, but Nathan MacKinnon…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

Avalanche’s Kadri Deserves Contract Extension

Marko Zlomislic | November 12, 2021

The Colorado Avalanche have recently awarded hefty contract extensions to several of their franchise cornerstones, including captain Gabriel Landeskog and blueline star Cale Makar this past offseason. They must also…

Categories Advanced Stats, Colorado Avalanche

Avalanche’s Girard Is Expendable with Byram’s Emergence

Marko Zlomislic | November 9, 2021

Let me open this piece by stating that Samuel Girard is an extremely talented defenseman, uniquely crafted for the modern NHL landscape, and a blueliner that any team should relish…

Categories Advanced Stats, Colorado Avalanche
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