Analytics

Hockey Analytics For Beginners

What is “WAR”? What is the difference between xG and just G? Do you want a high SV% and a low GAA, or vice versa? For all these questions – and some others – our glossary of basic analytics terms, acronyms, and statistics will help you learn to talk puck like a pro. First, though, […]

Grading All 32 Teams Cap Situations

As Jesse J and B.O.B once famously said in their hit single Price Tag, “It’s all about the money.” Rumor has it that song is actually Lou Lamoriello’s ringtone on his flip phone. Kidding. But Jesse J and B.O.B were not wrong; the sad truth in life is that money determines most outcomes. The same […]

Klingberg on the Leafs : Maybe This Time It’s Different?

The addition of John Klingberg to the Toronto Maple Leafs has certainly come with mixed reviews. Vibes are mostly optimistic around the team, as is with half the teams in the league. We are still well over a month away from training camp and haven’t seen Klingberg skate with the new squad yet, so skepticism […]

Washington Capitals Seeking Trade Partner for Kuznetsov

At the end of the NHL season, it had been rumored that the Washington Capitals were looking to make some moves and retool their roster. One of those rumored names is Center Evgeny Kuznetsov. The Capitals and Kuznetsov have had an up-and-down history. Winning the Stanley Cup with the Caps was the peak, and then […]

Brett Pesce #22 skating for the Carolina Hurricanes

Carolina Hurricanes Have More Moves to Make

With July 1st in the rear-view mirror, there seems to be a bit of a log jam on the defensive market in the NHL. It’s no secret that Erik Karlsson is available via trade and Matt Dumba via free agency. In the short term, many people overlook that the Hurricanes have a few moves left […]

Nils Hoglander skating for the Vancouver Canucks

Vancouver Canucks Sign Young Forward

Earlier today, Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced he signed Canucks forward Nils Hoglander to a two-year contract with an AAV of $1.1m. Nils Hoglander Stats Hoglander has played 141 games with the Canucks and totaled 54 points with a -14 rating. At age 22, he has a lot of room for growth and […]

Coyotes Take Massive Swings in 2023 NHL Draft

With 12 picks, the Coyotes sent a message about the type of team they are trying to build. They drafted high-upside, quite a few high-risk players, and every one of them above 6 feet. They also showed no fear of drafting from Russia or Belarus, drafting three from that area. Let’s take a look at […]

Nashville Predators Sign Luke Schenn

The Nashville Predators and Luke Schenn have come to terms in a three-year, 2.75 million per season deal. The physical shutdown defender has had some successful stunts the last couple of years with the Lightning, Canucks, and Leafs leading up to this. Nashville, early contenders for most aggressive on day one, are adding Schenn to […]

Oliver Ekman-Larsson Signs With the Florida Panthers

After being bought out by the Vancouver Canucks, Oliver Ekman-Larsson has signed with the Florida Panthers for one year, $2.25 million per season. Oliver Ekman-Larsson Stats Ekman-Larsson joins the Stanley Cup runner-ups as they seek to get over that hill this season. This should be a good situation for both team and player, as Florida […]

Boston Bruins Announce Multiple Roster Transactions

Boston Bruins GM Don Sweeney announced a flurry of roster transactions this afternoon, including that the Bruins have extended qualifying offers to the following players. Goaltending:– Michael DiPietro– Kyle Keyser– Jeremy Swayman Forwards:– Jakub Lauko– Trent Frederic– Marc McLaughlin Defense:– Ian Mitchell– Alec Regula– Reilly Walsh Related Article: What Does a Mike Reilly Buyout Look […]