Has Trotz Finally Found the Right Combinations? Ben Lutz | November 20, 2016 Even though the Washington Capitals have only played 17 games, it already feels like three different seasons have been played. The first season occurred when head coach Barry Trotz had…
No, NHL Players Aren’t Manipulating Advanced Stats Cody Reiff | November 17, 2016 The rise of the analytics age in hockey has caused a stir over the use of new metrics in explaining player and team performance, drafting, as well as acquisitions via…
3 Troubling Stats for the Ducks Felix Sicard | November 15, 2016 Roller coasters are a commonly accepted source of enjoyment for the general public. For a professional hockey team, however, the very word roller coaster has a much frostier connotation. The…
Leafs Rely Heavily on Marner Leah Dyck | November 14, 2016 Advanced stats is quickly gaining interest in the NHL. From the hardcore fanatic to the amateur scout, analytics are taking center stage in the world of hockey and we’ve barely…
HockeyTech Is Revolutionizing Analytics Cody Reiff | November 7, 2016 Analytics and advanced statistics have swept across the NHL over the past several years, but we’ve only begun to scratch its surface. HockeyTech CEO and founder Stu Siegel has experienced…
Ovechkin & Backstrom: A Decaying Tandem? Ben Lutz | November 4, 2016 Coming into last weekend, the Washington Capitals were in the middle of a season-wide slump, to the tune of a 3-2-1 record. If that doesn’t look like an overreaction, I…
Rookies and Their Time on the Ice Leah Dyck | November 4, 2016 When it comes to rookies, there’s always going to be surprises. Some exceed all expectations, while others are a disappointment. When it comes to getting the most out of rookies,…
October Analytics: Who’s Ready for Lift-Off? Cody Reiff | November 1, 2016 At the end of each month, I will be releasing an analytics report recapping the month and season thus far through the lens of advanced statistics. Each edition will contain updated…
Panthers Living up to Expectations? Alejandro López | October 27, 2016 For arguably the first time in team history, the Florida Panthers must deal with the weight of expectation. After a franchise-best 103-point, 47-win season, the Cats plunged into free agency…
Marchessault Showing the Power of Analytics Cody Reiff | October 27, 2016 We’re only a few games into the 2016-2017 season, but Jon Marchessault has already shown why he was targeted by the Florida Panthers this offseason – he’s an analytics darling.…
2016-17 Preseason Analytics Power Rankings: Who’s #1? Cody Reiff | October 10, 2016 Hockey fans far and wide collectively let out a sigh of relief this morning. Finally, hockey season is here. With the 2016-17 season set to commence on Wednesday night, the…
Sharks Season: 5 Things to Watch The Hockey Writers | September 29, 2016 The Sharks season is nigh upon us, and we will soon be discussing nightly performances and prognosticating the playoffs. Each season there are different stories that come to the forefront,…