Shooting percentage (S%) is a key stat when evaluating a player’s scoring efficiency. Most forwards land in the 9-12% range. For elite goal scorers? They’re a different breed. Auston Matthews consistently operates in the 15-18% range, thanks to his deadly accuracy, while David Pastrňák balances volume and precision at 13-16%. Meanwhile, a high-volume shooter like [...]
Welcome back to The Journey, where we track the development of prospects as they excel in junior, make the NHL, and push towards stardom. **** Welcome back to this month’s edition of my coverage into Mason Black’s Rank King PNHLe chart and app. This week is a continuation from previous months of where I break down how [...]
With the 4 Nations tournament in full swing, delivering everything we hoped for and then some, it’s the perfect time to dive into some interesting storylines, both exciting and maybe a little concerning. Of course, we will keep things fantasy relevant. Four games is not much of a sample size, but when has that ever [...]
Continuing on from NCAA Prospects Update - Part 1, I am rolling out Part 2 on the NCAA talent pool, highlighting prospects who are making serious noise at the collegiate level. Some may be on the cusp of an NHL debut, ready to take the plunge, while others still need time to round out their [...]
Building off last week’s Top 10, this time we are diving into some players who could benefit from a change of scenery. The key here was to keep things grounded in reality, so while some of these names might raise an eyebrow, I aimed for trades that actually make sense given where these players are [...]
Welcome back to The Journey, where we track the development of prospects as they excel in junior, make the NHL, and push towards stardom. **** This week, I wanted to spotlight some NHL prospects who’ve taken significant steps in their development, and what those strides could mean for their immediate futures. The players featured looked to have [...]
We have already seen some big moves and yet there’s still a month to go before the Trade Deadline, which also means, in many fantasy leagues, your own trade deadline is looming as well. This is the time of year when player values fluctuate, whether from actual trades or the buzz of a fresh start [...]
Welcome back to The Journey, where we track the development of prospects as they excel in junior, make the NHL, and push towards stardom. **** This week, I am rolling out a two-part series on the NCAA talent pool, highlighting prospects who are making serious noise at the collegiate level. Some are on the cusp of an [...]
With teams halfway through the season, now’s the perfect time to identify players who could surge in the second half. Whether they’ve underperformed so far or are simply primed to break out. These could be rookies ready to take the next step or veterans looking to make an impact as the season winds down. Some [...]
Welcome back to The Journey, where we track the development of prospects as they excel in junior, make the NHL, and push towards stardom. **** No one drafts a player expecting them to fall short, but the risk of unmet expectations is always looming. The real challenge is figuring out when to stick with a player and [...]
