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 [...]
Today, we begin by addressing the offseason question marks facing each NHL team as they head into the summer. This week, we'll focus on four of the teams that missed the playoffs, many of whom face significant challenges. Next week, we'll turn our attention to the remaining four non-playoff teams, and then we'll move on [...]
With the 2024-25 regular season in the books, it’s time for me to do what I always do every year, and that’s revisit my Fearless Forecasts that I made right before the puck dropped on game 1. The good news is there was only one way for me to go, and that was up, considering [...]
Elan and Brian fly by each of the eight NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs quarter-final series, highlighting stand-out performances and storylines of the first round so far.
This week, I’m going to look back at some of my pre-season rookie candidates from a Wild West article in early October 2024. I only included rookies from Western teams, breaking down the rookies into dark horses and front-runners. Dark Horses: Calle Clang - Anaheim Ducks (G) - (0-0-0-0-0) I thought Clang might get a [...]
With the NHL offseason a few months away, several key players are ready to hit the market. Whether it is a strong season, timely bounce-back, a solid playoff track record, or simply the nature of the market, these players are in a prime spot to cash in. Some offer a short-term lift for a contender, [...]
What does it take to win a division of our Tiered Dynasty league? Champs Sasha, Scott, Kevin, and top tier champ Mason Black join Victor, Jesse, and TIDY co-commish Simon for a roundtable chat. It's a great dynasty strategy talk. Have a listen! Our show is part of the Dobber Podcast Network and sponsored by [...]
Every Sunday, we share 21 Fantasy Rambles from our writers at DobberHockey. These thoughts are curated from the past week's ‘Daily Ramblings’. Writers/Editors: Ian Gooding, Michael Clifford, Alexander MacLean, Brennan Des, and Dobber — 1. Three teams returned home with 0-2 deficits in their series and all pulled out wins to get back into their [...]
The NHL’s evolving landscape creates more opportunities for rising stars, especially with the signing of Entry-Level Contracts (ELCs), signaling teams’ commitment to future talent. For fantasy managers, these signings offer more than just headlines: they reveal team direction and player potential. Whether joining a playoff contender or a rebuilding squad with increased ice time, these [...]
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 [...]
