Analytics

Top 10 NHL Free Agents of the 2022 Off-season

With Free agency opening today, July 13th at noon, all the craziness the NHL has seen to this point with the NHL Entry Draft, and all the trades that have been made should continue as some major names around the league gear up to switch teams. While some teams have plenty of cap space to […]

10 possible trade candidates that could be on the move this off-season

With the Stanley Cup Finals over and the NHL buyout period on going with the draft tonight, and free agency opening on July 13th, the fun of the off-season is just beginning. These next couple weeks will see craziness around the league as teams will trade star players as they look to retool their assets […]

LA Kings Prospect Alex Turcotte Needs to Have a Big Season

At one time, the LA Kings had one of the thinnest prospect pools in the National Hockey League. After winning the Stanley Cup in 2012 and 2014, the franchise traded many prospects, and draft picks to keep their contending window open. It did not work, as the Kings became regulars in the draft lottery without […]

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 […]

Bruins ink two AHL depth players to new two-way contracts for 2022-2023 season

Having depth in the organization is a key to success as it allows an organization to deal with obstacles head-on. Every fan base knows how hard it is to lose a key player to injury and have their team struggle to replace the vacancy. The Bruins will need plenty of depth heading into the 2022-2023 […]

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 […]

Where Will Ville Husso Land this Off-Season?

Now that the 2021-2022 season has come to a close with the Colorado Avalanche hoisting the Stanley Cup, other teams around the league can begin to map out their plans for free agency. While some teams have a ton of cap space and can throw money at UFAs and RFAs, some teams must be smart […]

Bruins: Top-Six Center Options to Consider

With reports coming out of Patrice Bergeron deciding to return to Boston for one more season, the Bruins can sleep tight knowing they are set at center for their top line. While the return of Bergeron is fantastic news, the Bruins must not stop now at adding talent as Bergeron alone will not be able […]

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 […]

NJ Devils Should Come To Terms With Jesper Bratt

The New Jersey Devils have always been known for their stellar goaltending and being able to defend. What gets lost in the shadows is the caliber of wingers that have come and gone. Remember 1995 playoff hero Claude Lemieux? Crash line enforcer Randy McKay? Those were some fun times. Then there were the offensive wingers. […]