Analytics Advantage

In Analytics Advantage, Stas Pupkov digs deeper into fantasy hockey using NHL analytics.

Analytics Advantage: Player and Team Playoff Performance Breakdown

By |2025-05-01T07:13:13-04:00May 1st, 2025|Analytics Advantage|

Welcome back to another edition of Analytics Advantage. With the first round of the 2025 NHL Playoffs in full swing, I’ve shifted focus this week toward a more visual breakdown of team performance. Using data from Natural Stat Trick (postseason only, current through April 29), I’ve built four Tableau charts that explore different areas of [...]

Analytics Advantage: Year-Over-Year Player Production Changes Including Meier, Rantanen, Boldy, Chychrun, and More

By |2025-04-25T08:23:20-04:00April 25th, 2025|Analytics Advantage|

While we wait for more playoff games to roll in and give us the sample size we need for deeper analysis, I’m taking a different approach this week. Rather than focusing on breakdowns or trends within a small timeframe, this edition is all about showcasing how individual players have evolved over the years , no [...]

Analytics Advantage: Breaking Down Playoff Matchups Between Florida/Tampa Bay, Winnipeg/St. Louis, Vegas/Minnesota, and Ottawa/Toronto

By |2025-04-17T10:46:33-04:00April 17th, 2025|Analytics Advantage|

Welcome to the playoff edition of Analytics Advantage. We are going to be diving into the last four matchups: Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers, Toronto Maple Leafs vs Ottawa Senators, Vegas Golden Knights vs Minnesota Wild, Winnipeg Jets vs St. Louis Blues Like last time, I will be breaking down the historic numbers, highlighting [...]

Analytics Advantage: Preparing for Playoff Matchups Between Washington/Montreal, Los Angeles/Edmonton, and More

By |2025-04-10T07:50:03-04:00April 10th, 2025|Analytics Advantage|

Welcome to the playoff edition of Analytics Advantage. With the 2025 NHL Playoffs approaching, this two-part series will dive into four likely first-round matchups: Washington Capitals vs. Montreal Canadiens, Carolina Hurricanes vs. New Jersey Devils, Dallas Stars vs. Colorado Avalanche, and Los Angeles Kings vs. Edmonton Oilers. In this first part, I’ll break down each [...]

Analytics Advantage: Per-Game Fantasy Performance from Boeser, Zibanejad, Hutson, and More

By |2025-04-03T07:37:09-04:00April 3rd, 2025|Analytics Advantage|

Welcome back to Analytics Advantage. As we enter the final weeks of the fantasy season, savvy roster moves are more critical than ever. This week, we spotlight Pierre-Luc Dubois, Lane Hutson, Mika Zibanejad, Brock Boeser, and Morgan Rielly, five players who are either trending up, undervalued, or offer valuable multi-category upside for fantasy managers looking [...]

Analytics Advantage: Huberdeau’s Successful Season; Schenn’s Multi-Category Value; Doughty’s Role, and More

By |2025-03-27T07:42:46-04:00March 27th, 2025|Analytics Advantage|

Welcome back to Analytics Advantage. With the fantasy playoffs in full swing, finding players who can contribute across scoring and peripheral categories is key to gaining an edge. This week, we spotlight Jonathan Huberdeau, Patrick Kane, Brayden Schenn, Filip Hronek, and Drew Doughty. Each player has shown strong per-60 production or situational value worth targeting [...]

Analytics Advantage: Lehkonen’s Goal Scoring, Jenner’s Playmaking, Skjei’s Offense, and More

By |2025-03-21T08:40:51-04:00March 21st, 2025|Analytics Advantage|

Welcome back to Analytics Advantage. As the fantasy hockey playoffs approach, securing strong pickups can make the difference between advancing and an early exit. This week, we highlight Artturi Lehkonen, Anton Lundell, Boone Jenner, Brady Skjei, and Justin Faulk, whose underlying metrics suggest they can provide valuable contributions in fantasy formats. Using per-60 metrics, we [...]

Analytics Advantage: Kadri, Slafkovský, Fantilli, Nichushkin, LaCombe, and Fantasy Points Per Game

By |2025-03-13T08:23:01-04:00March 13th, 2025|Analytics Advantage|

Welcome back to Analytics Advantage. As the fantasy hockey playoffs approach, securing strong pickups can make the difference between advancing and an early exit. This week, we highlight Nazem Kadri, Adam Fantilli, Juraj Slafkovsky, Jackson LaCombe, and Valeri Nichushkin—players whose recent performances and underlying metrics suggest they can provide valuable contributions in fantasy formats.    Using [...]

Analytics Advantage: Improvements and Underrated Values on Dubois, Vatrano, Chabot, and More

By |2025-03-06T07:37:03-05:00March 6th, 2025|Analytics Advantage|

Welcome back to Analytics Advantage. As the NHL season progresses, fantasy managers are constantly searching for players who can provide an edge. This week, we highlight Pierre-Luc Dubois, Matvei Michkov, Claude Giroux, Frank Vatrano, and Thomas Chabot—players whose recent performances warrant a closer look. Using per-60 metrics, we evaluate their offensive production, defensive impact, and [...]

Analytics Advantage: Lundell, Zuccarello, Fantilli, Ekblad, Cole, and Fantasy Points Per Game

By |2025-02-27T06:56:14-05:00February 27th, 2025|Analytics Advantage|

Welcome back to Analytics Advantage. As the NHL season progresses, fantasy managers are constantly searching for players who can provide an edge. This week, we highlight Anton Lundell, Mats Zuccarello, Adam Fantilli, Aaron Ekblad, and Ian Cole—players whose recent performances warrant a closer look. Using per-60 metrics, we evaluate their offensive production, defensive impact, and [...]

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