Was Firing Gallant Worth It? Peter Ferrell | January 28, 2017 It has been two months since the Florida Panthers parted ways with head coach, Gerard Gallant. The team sat two points out of a playoff spot at the time, and…
The NHL’s Best Penalty Killers Trevor Beggs | January 27, 2017 Being an ace penalty killer might be the most thankless job in hockey. When you spend a few minutes of each hockey game hemmed in your own zone, the best…
Jeff Blashill vs. Advanced Stats Tom Mitsos | January 24, 2017 Believe it or not, Detroit Red Wings fans, coach Jeff Blashill does believe in analytics — but he doesn’t put a lot of stock in them. Blashill was at the…
Relax, Perry’s Playing Great John Hoop | January 15, 2017 It’s no secret that the Anaheim Ducks rely heavily on the output of their top line. As “the twins” Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry go, so does the entire team.…
What Does Save Percentage Really Mean? Peter Ferrell | January 14, 2017 For years, the Vezina Trophy was awarded to the goaltender who played the most on the team and allowed the fewest goals. In practice, this generally meant that the award…
Early Returns Necessitate Subban’s Early Return Peter Ferrell | January 7, 2017 P. K. Subban can’t recover quickly enough for the Nashville Predators. The All-Star defenseman – All-Star captain, at that (at least until the Habs find a way to give it…
December Analytics: Toronto Has Shot at Playoffs Cody Reiff | January 3, 2017 The 2016 portion of the NHL season has come to a close, and left us with many surprises. The Columbus Blue Jackets are far and away the best team in…
Mikael Backlund: Selke Candidate? Glenn Eberth | December 30, 2016 When Mikael Backlund left Tuesday’s game against the Colorado Avalanche, after blocking a shot during a critical 5-on-3 penalty kill late in the second period, many were left holding their…
The Numbers Show Austin Czarnik’s Progress Leah Dyck | December 26, 2016 Austin Czarnik is a rookie who plays for the Boston Bruins, signing an entry-level contract on Apr. 1, 2015 as a free agent. Last year, he played for the Bruin’s AHL-affiliate…
Panthers Need Human Touch Peter Ferrell | December 23, 2016 Unless you’ve been living under a rock the past several months, you are no doubt aware of the carnival that is the front office situation of the Florida Panthers. The…
Sharks Find Newest Late-Round Gem Leah Dyck | December 20, 2016 Kevin Labanc was only selected at No. 171 in the sixth round of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft by the San Jose Sharks and currently holds a P/GP rate of…
Projecting Playoffs Using Analytics Cody Reiff | December 16, 2016 As the 2016-17 NHL season inches closer to the halfway mark, let’s take an early look forward at the potential playoff picture. The advanced metrics CF% and PDO have become…
