Analytics Advantage

Welcome back to another week of Analytics Advantage! This week we are going to be focusing on analyzing changes in Individual Points Percentage (IPP) for NHL players. We'll highlight some players who had impressive 23/24 season improvements and discuss their potential impact in the upcoming campaign. What is IPP?Individual Points Percentage (IPP) measures the percentage [...]

Welcome back to another week of Analytics Advantage. This week we are going to be doing a player highlight on Nikita Artamonov, who is the Carolina Hurricanes 50th overall draft pick. With this player highlight, I would like to go over why this player is being talked about as a ‘sure thing’, some numbers and [...]

Welcome back to another week of Analytics Advantage. This week, we are shifting our focus to a playoff edition, where we will analyze and visualize the performance metrics that were so crucial during the 2023/24 regular season. Our goal is to bring attention to a few key graphs and metrics that can help highlight players [...]

Welcome back. This week we are going to be completing the round one analysis for the last remaining teams which we have not covered. I realize that the format/writing style I have chosen currently is not ideal because this article come out weekly, so after this week, I am going to be trying to find [...]

As we are heading to the end of round one with a couple of series left, let’s take some time to analyze some of the series which have already concluded. We will be going over each series with an analytical lens, looking at the difference in statistics and finding some interesting numbers in the data.  [...]

Welcome back to the follow up to last week’s article, with this week being about the West and what they bring to the table. We are about 2-3 games into each series, and it is shaping out to be a very entertaining playoff race this season. Let’s dig into the West! Dallas Stars (z – [...]

Now that the regular season has ended, the entire Analytics Advantage style is going to be revamped for the playoffs. Firstly, I would like to thank everyone who took a moment of their time to read my column and an even bigger thanks to the people who have sent me a message or gave a [...]

In the competitive realm of fantasy hockey, the discerning manager knows the importance of a robust goaltender—an individual whose performance can swing the pendulum of league standings. Within this analytical domain, two metrics stand paramount in quantifying a goalie's value: Goals Saved Above Average (GSAA) and Goals Against Average (GAA). These statistics offer more than [...]

In the evolving world of fantasy hockey, understanding the nuances behind player performance is key to gaining a competitive edge. Reflecting on our previous analyses, we've explored the complex roles of forwards and defensemen, emphasizing the metrics that capture their on-ice contributions. As the game changes, so too does the data landscape, prompting a fresh [...]

In the fast-paced world of hockey, where goals light up the scoreboard and electrify crowds, the subtler aspects of the game often escape the spotlight. Among these, a player’s defensive contributions, though less heralded, are pivotal in shaping the outcome of games. This is where advanced metrics like Expected Goals Against per 60 minutes (xGA/60) [...]