Inside The Stats Articles
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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…
