October Analytics: Who’s Ready for Lift-Off? Cody Reiff | November 1, 2016 At the end of each month, I will be releasing an analytics report recapping the month and season thus far through the lens of advanced statistics. Each edition will contain updated…
Panthers Living up to Expectations? Alejandro López | October 27, 2016 For arguably the first time in team history, the Florida Panthers must deal with the weight of expectation. After a franchise-best 103-point, 47-win season, the Cats plunged into free agency…
Marchessault Showing the Power of Analytics Cody Reiff | October 27, 2016 We’re only a few games into the 2016-2017 season, but Jon Marchessault has already shown why he was targeted by the Florida Panthers this offseason – he’s an analytics darling.…
2016-17 Preseason Analytics Power Rankings: Who’s #1? Cody Reiff | October 10, 2016 Hockey fans far and wide collectively let out a sigh of relief this morning. Finally, hockey season is here. With the 2016-17 season set to commence on Wednesday night, the…
Sharks Season: 5 Things to Watch The Hockey Writers | September 29, 2016 The Sharks season is nigh upon us, and we will soon be discussing nightly performances and prognosticating the playoffs. Each season there are different stories that come to the forefront,…
Where Does Matt Nieto Fit in the Sharks 2016-17 Lineup? The Hockey Writers | September 28, 2016 Speedy winger Matt Nieto was selected by the Sharks in the second round of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft (47th overall), with many hoping that he would one day become a…
The NHL’s Advanced Statistics Darlings Joseph Aleong | September 21, 2016 The growing divide between traditional statistics and the NHL’s new venture into advanced statistics has many debating over which evaluation technique truly helps recognize the league’s top players. Many teams…
Nerdin’ it Out: 2016 RIT Hockey Analytics Conference Ben Lutz | September 20, 2016 Slowly but surely, another NHL season is upon us that will bring many storylines. While some journalists will cover the games, some hardworking men and women will gather as much…
Who the Numbers Think Will Win the World Cup of Hockey Cody Reiff | September 12, 2016 For the first time since 2004, the World Cup of Hockey is back – and with a brand new look. The tournament features the standard “Big Six” national teams of Canada,…
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,…
How Did Analytics Impact the 2015-2016 Season? Cody Reiff | August 4, 2016 We’re officially out of the ice age. Hockey analytics took another step forward in the 2015-2016 season as the revolution continues to sweep across the sport. Teams continued to expand…
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…