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Analytics provide both power and utility for hockey fans but are often complex and difficult to digest. Wiser Fans creates Power Rankings ("Wiser Rankings") entirely based on analytics, giving you insight into the NHL beyond the standings.

3 Goalies Who Could Surprise Us This Year

WiserFans | October 15, 2017

There is little debate in the NHL about how valuable a goaltender is to their team’s success. However, the lines start to get blurred when it comes to the question,…

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WiserFans | May 12, 2017

We are finally reaching that time of the year when everything matters the most; each game, shift, and effort ultimately determines success or failure. Regardless of whether you are an…

5 Free Agents to Avoid This Summer

WiserFans | May 1, 2017

Recently, I provided insight into the great bargains available in this summer’s free agency. As you probably gathered from the title, I’m now taking a look at the flipside to…

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