Analytics
When Can Newly-Drafted Prospects Break Through Into The NHL?
When do or can prospects make the jump to the NHL/AHL level? Most NHL prospects take 3-5 years post-draft to reach the NHL, with less than a third of first-rounders making an NHL team. Factors like skill development and individual progression dictate the timeline. Additionally, a strict NHL-CHL agreement impacts where prospects can play, depending on age. Any player under the age of 20 is ineligible to play in the AHL. NHL Entry Draft intricacies, entry-level contracts, Russian political issues and AHL stints shape a prospect’s journey.
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Should Golden Knights Fans Be Worried?
What is going on in Vegas? Is this season a lost cause? The Golden Knights started their season with a record-breaking seven wins to start a season by the reigning Stanley Cup champion. The middle of the season was plagued with injury after the injury of the first-string guys, causing them to rely heavily on […]
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Stuart Skinner Plays Pivotal Role In Oilers’ Stanley Cup Playoff Hopes
Stuart Skinner stirs the “oil” in Edmonton during the regular season, but can it carry over into the Stanley Cup Playoffs? After a rugged start to the season at both ends of the ice for the Edmonton Oilers, they now hold second place in the Pacific Division. This is due, in part, to Connor McDavid finding yet another […]
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Johnny Gaudreau’s Second-Half Surge
In the NHL, many players often experience ups and downs in their performance throughout a season. Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau is no exception, but recently it’s his surge in point production during the second half of this season has been noteworthy. With 10 points so far in February and being the Jacket’s current […]
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ECHL: Grizzlies Gobble Up Growlers
The Utah Grizzlies hosted the Newfoundland Growlers in the first game of a 3-game set at the Maverik Center as Trent Miner for Utah and Luke Cavallin for the Growlers got the start in goal. Some very notable scratches in this game were Todd Skirving and James Melindy for the Growlers, and Dylan Fitze of […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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