A breakdown of the series between Montreal and Washington, including shot differential, shot blocking, powerplay and goaltending. Jaroslav Halak and Alex Ovechkin figure [...]
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 For the last 8 years the LA Kings have missed out on the playoffs and have been treated like the younger, less successful Golden State brother by the Anaheim Ducks and San Jose Sharks. At one time, the Kings were the talk of the town. Wayne Gretzky isn’t around to boost the team reputation any more, [...] 
Looking at the results of the NHL draft lottery, it’s easy to conclude that the Edmonton Oilers and the Boston Bruins were the big winners. Both Taylor Hall and Tyler Seguin are considered sure-fire prospects at the center position and both will likely be ready for their first NHL duty next season. For the Oilers, winning the [...]  A breakdown and analysis of Darryl Sutter’s tenure as the Calgary Flames GM in the categories of the draft, talent acquisition, team success, value and many [...] This post is Part 2 to my Western Conference Playoff Picture. Take a look to get the background on why I’ve included the different stats in my analysis. Check out the Eastern Conference standings and stats below.  Analysis and predictions on who will make the playoffs in the NHL’s Western [...]  For those that read any of my analysis columns during the NFL season, you’ll know that I trust offensive & defensive statistics such as DVOA and DYAR as created by the Football Outsiders. You’ve probably also seen my reference to Win Probability on Advanced NFL Statistics to help evaluate coaching decisions. I use stats in [...]  When I first heard the rumor that the Atlanta Thrashers might be sold to a group from Toronto and Winnipeg, in the hopes of moving the debit-riddled thrashers from Hot-lanta to Winter-peg I thought, here we go again. Winnipegers have long talked about reclaiming an NHL team. Whenever Gary Betface mentions the Peg, it seems it [...] The Saddledome is not a fun place to be right now. The Flames have lost six straight games, are 1-8-1 in their last ten, and are currently sitting in 9th place in the Western Conference. Their stock is falling faster than Tim Tebow’s at the Senior Bowl, and it’s just as confusing. This is the same team [...] Yes…hockey season is finally here. Several thousand of my Canadian brothers just put down their Molson product and cracked their knuckles at my stupidity. Just hear me out.I’m not a one-sport fan. I’m not a specialist. I’m like the Bo Jackson or Deion Sanders of sports fans, if they played in five leagues. I’m a [...] Growing up in Central Alberta, we were half-way between Edmonton and Calgary during one of the biggest hockey rivalries of all time. In the mid-eighties, both teams were the elite of the league and as a young hockey fanatic, I was forced to choose my allegiance. I chose the Flames, probably as much to create [...] |
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