Round 2 Predictions by the Numbers David Beaudoin | April 26, 2017 The first round of the NHL playoffs provided plenty of drama with a total of 18 of the 42 games going into overtime. In other words, 42.9% needed extra time. I…
Analyzing Dylan Larkin’s Regression Tom Mitsos | April 26, 2017 Detroit Red Wings 2014 first-round pick Dylan Larkin was primed for a breakout season after scoring 45 points (23 goals, 22 assists) in 80 games during his rookie season last…
JOFA Line Activating April Afterburners Peter Ferrell | April 20, 2017 Ahhh, JOFA. Sweden’s ever-lovable manufacturer of some of the National Hockey League’s most iconic, aesthetically pleasing and definitely safe protective equipment. Gretzky, Jagr, Kurri, Lemieux, Selanne… Truly, some of the…
Next Year’s Jets by the Numbers Judson Rempel | April 16, 2017 The Winnipeg Jets have built a team through the draft since they arrived in Manitoba back in 2011. This year, more than any other, those draft picks got a chance…
Should Rinne Start in the Playoffs? Peter Ferrell | March 31, 2017 The National Hockey League season is drawing to a close and, barring a surge of supernatural proportions by the Los Angeles Kings, the Nashville Predators will make the playoffs…
Ovechkin Hits Another Milestone Bill Situ | March 28, 2017 This season has already been a big one for the Washington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin. Back in January, he recorded his 1,000th career point. Recently, he became the third player in…
Just What Are the Panthers, Exactly? Peter Ferrell | March 12, 2017 Not three weeks ago, I was sitting here waxing lyrical about how the Florida Panthers were on a hot streak; about how the bad luck they had been experiencing all…
A New Spin on Overtime Losses Chris O'Reilly | March 11, 2017 A popular debate within the hockey community is whether or not teams deserve to accumulate points for losing in overtime. Those in favor believe that overtime is normally indicative of…
Streaking Panthers Endlessly Enigmatic Peter Ferrell | February 23, 2017 Hey. Hey you. Yes, you. Looked at the National Hockey League standings lately? No? Here, take a peek. Before you do, make sure to swallow any beverage you’ve been consuming.…
Panthers’ Band Is Back Together Peter Ferrell | February 13, 2017 Aleksander Barkov and Jonathan Huberdeau have both missed significant time this year due to injury. In fact, there were concerns that the pair who ranked third and fourth, respectively, in…
Was Firing Gallant Worth It? Peter Ferrell | January 28, 2017 It has been two months since the Florida Panthers parted ways with head coach, Gerard Gallant. The team sat two points out of a playoff spot at the time, and…
The NHL’s Best Penalty Killers Trevor Beggs | January 27, 2017 Being an ace penalty killer might be the most thankless job in hockey. When you spend a few minutes of each hockey game hemmed in your own zone, the best…