How Did Analytics Impact the 2015-2016 Season?
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…
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How Lucky Can You Be: The Capitals and PDO
After a tremendous 22-game start for the Washington Capitals, many reasons for the team’s success are turning into valid explanations. The team is fantastic in puck possession. Justin Williams and…
Predicting the Unpredictable, Expected PDO: Central Division
With the rise of the influence of the analytics community over the landscape of hockey, many new statistics have come to the forefront of forward-thinking analysis. One of those stats,…
Predicting the Unpredictable, Expected PDO: Atlantic Division
With the rise of the influence of the analytics community over the landscape of hockey, many new statistics have come to the forefront of forward-thinking analysis. One of those stats,…
Predicting the Unpredictable: Expected PDO, Metropolitan Division
With the rise of the influence of the analytics community over the landscape of hockey, many new statistics have come to the forefront of forward-thinking analysis. One of those stats,…
Hockey 201: PDO
Predictions are hardly ever perfect. But they are useful nonetheless. In advanced statistics, PDO is used as a predictor of future success. It’s fairly simple to understand as well. [Check…
Mike Hoffman: The Hot Streak is a Mirage
Mike Hoffman: The Hot Streak is a Mirage It’s easy to fall into the trap. Ottawa Senators forward Mike Hoffman lures you right in. Scoring pedigree? Check. Extensive professional experience?…
Cooking With Corsi: A Stanley Cup Recipe
“Do advanced stats Lead to Playoff Success?” This is the question that so many people love to argue about. Regardless of your opinion on the advanced stats “revolution” odds are…
Evgeni Malkin: Goal Scoring Drought Just Bad Luck
Evgeni Malkin’s goal totals may be disappointing, but it’s just a matter of time before his luck changes and he ends the drought.