Advanced Stats
The Future of Hockey Analytics
September 25th, 2017 Since the peak of NHL scoring in the 1980s, the average number of shots has remained comparatively stable. Scoring, however, has dropped precipitously. This trend suggests the declining importance of shots themselves and a corresponding increase in the importance of goals....
Rangers Should Sign Jagr
September 3rd, 2017 The sports world is careening towards hockey season, with only a few weeks separating us from the beginning of training camp. Despite that very exciting news, Jaromir Jagr remains unsigned, which is very unexciting news.There are a plethora of teams that Jagr can help...
David Desharnais and the Rangers' Center Depth
July 23rd, 2017 On July 4, the New York Rangers inked veteran centerman David Desharnais to a one-year, $1 million contract. The move is an incredibly low-risk signing—if he works out, it is very cheap and provides good value on the dollar, and if he does not, it is a contract that is...
Rangers Need Kreider to Continue Success
July 20th, 2017 Before the 2016-17 season began, Chris Kreider avoided arbitration by signing a four year, $4.625 million extension with the New York Rangers. He ended up putting together a solid campaign on Broadway, making good on general manager Jeff Gorton's faith in the talented...
Panthers' Case Against Marchessault
July 6th, 2017 Now that the dust of National Hockey League expansion has settled, the Vegas Golden Knights seem set to begin play with a pair of former Florida Panthers in their forward corps. Florida stunned the hockey world with their expansion draft protection list, exposing young...
Shattenkirk Creates Rangers Ripple Effect
July 3rd, 2017 On the opening day of free agency, the New York Rangers made an enormous splash, signing Kevin Shattenkirk to a four-year, $6.65 million AAV deal. Shattenkirk was driven to play for the Blueshirts and even approached the Rangers with this deal, which they did not turn...
