Five Statistics Defining The 2014-15 Boston Bruins Joe Marraccino | May 7, 2015 The 2014-15 chapter in the history of the Boston Bruins was one to forget. A team that many expected to contend for another Stanley Cup saw themselves on the outside…
Faceoffs Matter; All but Cost the Rangers Game 3 Jake Gittler | May 4, 2015 Analytics can and will continue to play a big role in helping complete the bigger picture when it comes to hockey statistics. There is no question about that. But the…
2015 NHL Draft: What Should Sharks do at 9th Overall? Andrew Bensch | May 4, 2015 Rare Top-10 Selection Missing the playoffs for the first time in over a decade was a tough pill to swallow for the San Jose Sharks and their fans. However, Team…
Can the Caps Go After the Rangers’ Lucky Charms? Ben Lutz | April 30, 2015 Now that all the zaniness of round one is over, Washington will get back on the ice tonight to take on the New York Rangers, again. Considering that the Capitals…
The Playoff Guides: Follow Your NHL Team Like a Pro Colleen O'Shea | April 19, 2015 Do you want to follow your team in the 2015 playoffs like a pro? Do you dream of having your own indispensable guide to the 2015 NHL Playoffs? If so,…
Playing Sean Bergenheim a Bold Move For Mike Yeo Dustin Nelson | April 16, 2015 One of the biggest (legitimate) knocks on Minnesota Wild coach Mike Yeo this season has been roster decisions. Knowing his history of roster decisions concerning players with strong possession numbers…
A Matter of Trust: Jake Allen Starts Game One vs Wild Dave Lipscomb | April 16, 2015 Throughout Brian Elliott’s tenure with the St. Louis Blues, it’s hard to argue that he’s put up nothing short of world-class numbers. In most seasons, he simply hasn’t played enough…
Nerdin’ It Out: Observations from the DC Hockey Analytics Conference Ben Lutz | April 13, 2015 For Washingtonians, last Saturday was the time tourists and locals alike gathered at the annual Cherry Blossom Festival. For many hockey fans, you would think last Saturday was the last…
Mark Stone: Ottawa’s Best Forward Callum Fraser | April 3, 2015 It was Oct. 26 of last year and the Ottawa Senators were in Chicago to take on the Blackhawks. Unbeaten in regulation the past five games (4-0-1), the Senators were looking…
Mr. Roussel’s Holiday: The Disappearance of Antoine Roussel Dustin Nelson | April 1, 2015 Much like the playoff hopes of the Dallas Stars, gritty winger Antoine Roussel has disappeared over the last couple of months. Big things were expected of Roussel this season after…
Can Washington Hold On To a Playoff Spot? Ben Lutz | March 25, 2015 With nine games to go, Washington currently looks like they are at an inside track of a playoff spot. As a team that is in a wild card position,…
Die is Cast for Price to Win Hart, Vezina Dave Lipscomb | March 25, 2015 After what was initially a two-man race between Nashville’s Pekka Rinne and Montreal’s Carey Price, the latter is poised to pull away for one if not two major postseason awards.…