Analyzing General Managers and Free Agency Statistics since 2007-08 Jordan Dix | September 7, 2016 July 1st, the beginning of the free agency period, is one the most exciting things to happen in hockey outside of an arena for hockey fans. For NHL general managers,…
Fantasy Hockey for Dummies: Fantasy Analytics Jordan Dix | August 17, 2016 The subject of analytics and advanced statistics in the NHL is growing more and more important every year. New information is discovered and more accurate analysis seems to appear regularly.…
Which NHL GMs Are Getting the Least Out of Their Acquisitions? Jordan Dix | July 31, 2016 It is always a puzzling situation when a trade or a signing happens in the NHL and the hockey world unanimously chimes in with a “what on earth are they…
Which NHL GMs Are Getting the Most Out of Their Acquisitions? Jordan Dix | July 25, 2016 Every summer, owners empty their pocketbooks as they watch their general manager’s attempt to draft, spend and trade their way to a Stanley Cup. Each year, the goal is to…
Does Jim Nill Have Another Summer Splash in Him? Jordan Dix | July 21, 2016 Every summer for the past three years, Jim Nill has seemingly done the impossible. Tyler Seguin and Jason Spezza were acquired by trade during the first two July’s of Nill’s…
Corsi, Contracts and Construction: The 2015-16 Dallas Stars Jordan Dix | May 29, 2016 Ever wonder what goes into building a team? There are so many approaches to building a team that can compete in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Some teams look to build…
Toronto Maple Leafs: A Season in Review By the Numbers Jordan Dix | May 22, 2016 Over the next several weeks I will be looking at each team in the NHL from an analytical perspective. What they did well, what they did poorly and what players…
Which Goalie Should Start Game One for Dallas? Jordan Dix | April 11, 2016 While the upcoming playoff series against the Minnesota Wild is a certainty, the goalie who will man the pipes in game one is still very much in doubt for the…
Yakupov and Nichushkin: Does a Swap Make Sense? Jordan Dix | March 29, 2016 If you haven’t heard by now, Nail Yakupov has reportedly requested a trade out of Edmonton. He’s had a quite a bit of trouble in Edmonton but has shown flashes…
Why the Stars Will Win the Stanley Cup Jordan Dix | March 29, 2016 One thing is for certain, the Dallas Stars will be returning to the postseason in just a few short weeks. They have already clinched their spot in the Stanley Cup…
Why the Stars Will Not Win the Stanley Cup Jordan Dix | March 29, 2016 Would anybody be surprised to see the Dallas Stars get swept in the first round of the postseason? They have become one of the hardest teams to predict this season…
Is Goaltending Really a Problem in Dallas? Jordan Dix | March 28, 2016 While the goals against have once again piled up in the state of Texas, the Stars are doing what they could not do last season. Win. The Dallas Stars were…