Ramblings: Updates on Letang, Dobson, and Ekblad; Playoff Thoughts on Each Series – April 20
The NHL Playoffs are here! We have two games today with the New York Islanders in Carolina at 5PM ET and then Toronto is in Boston at 8PM ET. Tomorrow is a four-day game when [...]
Experts Panel: 2023-24 Playoff Round 1 Predictions
The puck is about to drop on the Stanley Cup Playoffs! As is the case every season, the panel is weighing in with predictions for each of the eight playoff series, the Stanley Cup finalists [...]
Analytics Advantage: The Eastern Conference Playoff Teams
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 [...]
Frozen Tool Forensics: Breakout Threshold Roundup
Back in August we spent some time digging into players that might have been positioned to break out based on their 2022-23 seasons. Now that NHL action is essentially wrapped (writing this on Thursday, April [...]
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DFS Saturday: Kings Have Something to Prove
Who wants it? Years ago, as I coached a tournament championship soccer game, at halftime I sent my kids to just look at the trophies under the tournament tent, and then come back. I explained [...]
Ramblings: Rantanen Knocked Out, Coyotes Explode For Six Straight, Marner Set To Return (Apr 6)
Jack Quinn scored a pair of goals for the Sabres in their 4-2 win over Philadelphia on Friday. Quinn also took four shots and blocked two more. Quinn has a very respectable 15 points in [...]
Frozen Tools Forensics: Final Weeks
For the past several weeks we have been focusing on streaking players at various positions. The goal was to find players you might want to add/drop during these do-or-die matchups (at least for leagues using [...]
Looking Ahead: Keep an Eye on the Goalies
Welcome back all! For a good majority of leagues out there this may be the final week where championships are going to be decided and last-place punishments are going to be determined. For those out [...]
Ramblings: Nedeljkovic on a Roll, Vilardi Hat Trick, Watch for Collin Graf (Apr 5)
You should probably wait to fill out your playoff bracket or playoff pool, particularly for the Eastern Conference. With the way the Flyers, Red Wings, Capitals, Islanders, or Penguins have played at times this season, [...]
Analytics Advantage: Shifts in Player Performance Using PDO and Expected Goals
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 [...]