5 Observations From Washington’s First 5 Games Ben Lutz | October 22, 2015 It has been a glorious start to the season so far for the Washington Capitals. The team is 4-1-0 and has rolled through three straight wins outscoring the opposition 14-4.…
Leaders & Losers: Fun with the NHL Stats & Standings James Tanner | October 19, 2015 The NHL season just complete its’ second week, and while it is still far too early to read very much into what’s happened so far, nevertheless it is interesting to…
The Best Puck Possession Players So Far in 2015-16 Devin Slawson | October 19, 2015 Although the season is only about a week and a half deep, there are already more than a few telling signs that should hold relatively true over the course of…
Bursting Ottawa Senators Fans’ Collective Bubble Adam Coombs | October 15, 2015 Kyle Turris should score 82 goals this season while Mark Stone will post a 120 point as a sophomore. In doing so they will lead the Ottawa Senators to a 61…
Book Review: Hockey Prospectus 2015-16 James Tanner | October 5, 2015 The Hockey Prospectus 2015-16 yearbook is from the writers at hockeyprospectus.com and delivers on the promise of its cover with “analytical insights” into the upcoming season with over 1000 write-ups…
Quantifying Line Balance in the NHL Zeke | October 4, 2015 One of the favorite pastimes of NHL followers is to suggest and debate line combinations for their favorite teams; which player should be with which other players on the forward…
What Should We Make of Tom Wilson? Ben Lutz | September 30, 2015 It has been no secret that this is an important season for the Washington Capitals. The acquisitions of T.J. Oshie and Justin Williams, along with the continued developments of Andre…
Expectations For Matt Read David Quackenbos | September 9, 2015 Last season was a rough one for Matt Read. Over the course of his first three NHL seasons, the Philadelphia Flyers winger scored at a rate of .291 goals per…
Steven Stamkos: The Term ‘Elite’ Might Be an Understatement Mike Necciai | September 7, 2015 Steven Stamkos is a bit of an anomaly in the hockey world. He’s a former 60-goal scorer that has also notched a 50-goal season and two separate campaigns in the…
The “Kadri Failed When Playing With Kessel” Myth James Tanner | September 5, 2015 Sometimes reality doesn’t mesh well with public perception. When it comes to Nazem Kadri, that is the case almost every time. Whether fans are complaining about his attitude, his effort,…
Analytics of the Blue Jackets Top-Six Greg Thornberry | August 20, 2015 There are many who believe that the Columbus Blue Jackets have one of most talented top-six forward groups in the NHL. When that group features Ryan Johansen, Brandon Saad, and…
Advanced Hockey Stats: Dividing a Fan Base Greg Thornberry | August 11, 2015 Advanced statistics. In the hockey world, those are words that are likely to start an argument quicker than a Penguins fan walking into a Philadelphia sports bar. Just look on…