Author: Nick Piccolo

NHL Power Rankings: February 13th

Welcome to my weekly NHL power rankings. These power rankings were developed with a simple philosophy in mind: the only thing that matters in the NHL is PLAYOFF SUCCESS! You may be thinking, “yeah, that’s great and all, I know no one gives a flying fart about who wins the President’s Trophy, but how do […]

Inside the Stats: Corsi, Fenwick and On-Ice Stats

Corsi and Fenwick are the original “advanced stats”. They are your grandparents’ analytics (not really, unless you have concerningly young grandparents). Hockey analytics have advanced since their infancy but nonetheless these stats are commonly referenced today. In addition to being original, Corsi and Fenwick are also easy to understand. This makes them a great choice […]

Inside the Stats: Expected Goals

Expected goals are one of the most useful analytics concepts. They are also the most heavily criticized – some of which is warranted, and some not so much. One thing that is certain is expected goals has ballooned in popularity in recent years. For those who haven’t heard of it or have heard of it […]

Inside the Stats: Basic Team Stats

In this entry of Inside the Stats we are going to run through the absolute basics of NHL Team stats/standings. Many hockey fans already know these details inside-and-out but, if you want a refresher, stick around! If not, click HERE to browse through other Inside the Stats entries. NHL Regular Season and Playoff Structure The […]

Inside the Stats: Basic Goalie Stats

In this entry of Inside the Stats we are going to quickly run through the absolute basics of NHL Goaltender stats. Many hockey fans already know these stats inside-and-out but, if you want a refresher, stick around! If not, click HERE to browse through other Inside the Stats entries. Shots/Goals Against, Saves and Save Percentage […]

Inside the Stats: Basic Skater Stats

What’s a goal? What’s the point of points? How do I calculate plus/minus? If you have ever asked yourself these questions, you’re in the right place. In this entry of Inside the Stats we are going to quickly run through the absolute basics of NHL skater (i.e. not goaltender) stats. Many hockey fans already know […]