Hockey Advanced Analytics: What Are They & Why Are They Important? Marko Zlomislic | December 26, 2021 Welcome to The Hockey Writers’ Advanced Analytics Primer. An introduction to what analytics and advanced statistics are and a short history of these statistics in hockey is followed by a…
Calgary Flames Have Rental Options to Increase Scoring Depth Colton Pankiw | December 26, 2021 So far in the 2021-22 season, there hasn’t been much to complain about if you’re a Calgary Flames fan. This team has fully bought into Darryl Sutter’s system, and it’s…
NHL’s 3 Most Disappointing Teams of 2021-22 Marko Zlomislic | December 25, 2021 The NHL’s unrelenting slate of COVID-induced postponements presents us with the opportunity to sit back and reflect upon the opening salvo of the 2021-22 season, and pinpoint the high points…
Flames Shouldn’t Rush Dustin Wolf to the NHL Greg Tysowski | December 24, 2021 Before we dive into this debate, I have to clear something up: I’m not blind. I can see Dustin Wolf’s amazing American Hockey League (AHL) numbers, just like the rest…
5 Bruins Looking to Bounce Back in 2022 Michael DeRosa | December 24, 2021 The start of a new year offers a clean slate for people around the globe. The same can be said when it comes to NHL players and when looking at…
Maple Leafs’ 5 Most Valuable 2021 Free Agent Signings Alex Hobson | December 24, 2021 When the Toronto Maple Leafs suffered yet another first-round exit last season, fans wanted little to do with any of general manager Kyle Dubas’ offseason plans, unless it involved firing…
3 Reasons the Islanders Shouldn’t Trade For Chychrun Mike Fink | December 24, 2021 The Arizona Coyotes are having a season to forget, winning only six of their first 29 games. With the worst record in the Central Division and NHL altogether, they’re expected…
Canadiens Need to Start Gorton Tenure with Fire Sale of Veteran Players Blain Potvin | December 23, 2021 It can’t be sugar-coated, with only seven wins in the first 31 games and on a pace to a 45 point season, the Montreal Canadiens are suffering through one of…
Oilers Should Have Blackhawks’ Kubalik as a Trade Target Rob Couch | December 23, 2021 All the talk of the Chicago Blackhawks‘ Marc-Andre Fleury being a great fit for the Edmonton Oilers has overshadowed that there is at least another player that they should be…
2021-22 Jack Adams Award Race Julian Mongillo | December 22, 2021 With a quarter of the 2021-22 NHL season already in the rearview mirror teams and players are beginning to separate themselves in the standings and scoring races. Candidates are beginning…
Oilers Need a Strong Start Out of the Holiday Break Dale Bochon | December 22, 2021 The Edmonton Oilers might be disappointed that their final three games before the holiday break were postponed, but there’s a silver lining for the team overall. The unexpected week off…
United States’ Projected Olympic Hockey Roster Without NHL Players Tony Wolak | December 22, 2021 And just like that, the dream of watching Auston Matthews, Quinn Hughes, and Johnny Gaudreau represent the United States at the 2022 Winter Olympics is … well, just that: a…
