Why Detroit’s Fourth Line May Be Their Undoing Prashanth Iyer | January 29, 2015 Yesterday, my fellow Detroit Red Wings contributor Tom Mitsos discussed how Detroit’s fourth line has been the an integral part of the Red Wings’ success thus far. However, I’ve carried…
Why You Shouldn’t Sleep On Rickard Rakell In Anaheim Felix Sicard | January 28, 2015 View image | gettyimages.com “That combo of Getzlaf and Perry is really one to look out for on the ice” “Yeah but don’t forget Ryan Kesler, he’s really providing the depth…
Blues’ Corsi Influences Goc-Lapierre Trade Dave Lipscomb | January 28, 2015 In a not-so-blockbuster yet eyebrow-raising move on Jan. 27, the Blues shipped Maxim Lapierre to the Penguins in exchange for Marcel Goc. Although at first glance this seems like a…
What is Washington’s ideal lineup in 2015? Ben Lutz | January 28, 2015 Now that All-Star weekend is over, it’s time to get back to what us hockey fans do best: complain about their favorite team. In all seriousness, this year’s Washington Capitals…
More Players Should Include Yoga in Training Joshua Weissbock | January 27, 2015 Recently the Vancouver Canucks hosted a “Yoga on Ice” Fundraiser for their local children’s charity. All in all the fundraiser was a success and produced a number of hilarious photos.…
Who Is the Perfect Partner for Erik Karlsson? Callum Fraser | January 26, 2015 We’re only just past the halfway mark of the season (46 games, to be exact), but Erik Karlsson has already had seven different defense partners. It’s true, every single defenseman…
NHL to Start Using Tracking Chips in Pucks and Jerseys Craig Hagerman | January 25, 2015 The tracking of advanced statistics in the NHL might become a lot easier. The league announced Saturday, a partnership with the company Sportvision with the intention to place tracking chips…
Attached With Drafting Lawson Crouse is a High Opportunity Cost Joshua Weissbock | January 23, 2015 Two roads diverged in a wood, and I–I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference–Robert Frost Lawson Crouse is highly ranked by many individuals…
Moneypucking the Draft: Analyzing Height in Junior vs NHL Players Joshua Weissbock | January 19, 2015 As analytics in hockey becomes a larger facet within the sport we are able to challenge notions we previously held as self-evident. We can analyze scenarios, look at probabilities and…
Are the Senators Improving Under Dave Cameron? Callum Fraser | January 17, 2015 We’re only 16 games into the Dave Cameron era in Ottawa, but the Senators are already noticeably different under their current coach. Like most teams under a brand new head…
Why Tomas Tatar is the Best Bargain in the NHL Prashanth Iyer | January 17, 2015 Shortly after Tomas Tatar signed his three-year, $8.25 million deal, I wrote a piece explaining why the deal was a clear win for Detroit. Now more than halfway into the…
On Goaltender Perception and Trade Value Joshua Weissbock | January 16, 2015 NHL Goaltenders are a very interesting subject from an analytics perspective. Goaltenders are highly effected by shooting percentage, in the short term, which can make an elite goalie look ECHL…
