Tim Bourcier

My name is Tim Bourcier and I am contributor for the Washington Capitals and hockey in Europe. Prior to working with The Hockey Writers, I worked with a professional hockey club in Budapest, Hungary. I also wrote articles for the MOL Liga and international hockey tournaments. I am near a PhD in Economics and I have eight years work experience as a statistician. You can check out my previous work, new stuff and wonky analysis over at my blog: bourciertm.wordpress.com. Also, check out my blog for the KHL team in my home city at www.bearshockeyblog.com

Early Questions Surrounding the Caps

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Last year. the Capitals went from worst to first in their division during a lockout shortened season.  At only three games in, the 1-2 record is not necessarily an indicator…

KHL Power Rankings – Week 3/4

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First off, an apology on this late post.  The plan is to put this out there weekly on Tuesdays, but with only two games a week it is difficult to…

KHL Power Rankings – Week 2

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The season is officially one week over, but most teams have only played two games.  Record is important in how the teams move, but their first ranking also played into…

KHL Power Rankings – Week 1

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The KHL 2013-2014 season kicks off today with a rematch between last year’s two finalists:  Dynamo Moscow and Traktor Chelyabinsk.  St. Petersburg SKA grabbed the first edition top spot as…

Washington Capitals Draft Grades

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The Capitals selected Andre Burakovsky with the 23rd overall pick, as well as two second rounders, defenseman Madison Bowey (53rd pick) and left-winger Zach Sanford (61st pick).  Here is an…