Ramblings: McDavid Returns; Updates on Verhaeghe and Ekblad; Playoff Stats and Players to Target for Postseason Fantasy Leagues – April 16
Filip Chytil was skating again for the New York Rangers at their morning skate. We don’t try to update these types of things on a near day-by-day basis, but given Chytil’s recent history, it seems [...]
More Than Just A Number: Top-10 Statistics From The 2023-24 NHL Season
In today’s NHL and fantasy hockey circles, statistics reign supreme in terms of the best way to assess talent, analyze trends, and of course, understand betting angles. With the chase for the Stanley Cup crown [...]
Wild West: Western Playoff Teams Breakdown
This week we will look at each playoff team in the Western Conference and break down the lineups using my player game ratings (PGR). As we can see from the team ratings, the separation between [...]
Ramblings: Nazar Scores in Debut; Hanifin vs. Theodore; Kuzmenko Lapping Lindholm (Apr 15)
On Sunday evening, the Ducks signed 20-year-old Cutter Gauthier to a three-year entry-level deal. Drafted fifth overall in 2022, Gauthier was traded from Philadelphia earlier in the season in exchange for Jamie Drysdale and a [...]
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Ramblings: Wilson Suspended Six Games, Canes and Capitals Score Goals, Benn, Schmaltz, Weekend Streamers (Mar 23)
Tom Wilson has been suspended six games for high-sticking Noah Gregor during Wednesday’s game. Wilson’s track record and the fact that he was offered an in-person hearing meant that the length of the suspension was [...]
Looking Ahead: Martinez’s Peripherals, York’s Ice Time, Minnesota’s Lack of Opportunity, and More
Welcome back all! Playoffs are in full swing now in leagues everywhere! For those in Playoffs or have a Bye this week, I’d like to say congrats and let’s finish the job out. Those who [...]
Analytics Advantage: Individual Shot Attempts, Expected Goals, and Efficiency
The evaluation of player performance in fantasy hockey is evolving, with advanced metrics providing a deeper understanding of a player's impact beyond traditional statistics. Among these, Individual Corsi For (iCF) and Expected Goals For (xGF) [...]
Frozen Tool Forensics: Raddysh, Orlov, Andersson, Hronek, and Roster Rates
Congrats if you are still invested in a hockey team at this point, it likely means your fantasy journey is continuing. Last week we focused on some immediate players who were streaking and whether or [...]
Ramblings: Larkin Returns; Peterka’s New Line; Neighbours’ Great Year; Allen Wins Again – March 22
Dylan Larkin was back in the lineup on Thursday night for Detroit as the Red Wings had a big home matchup against the New York Islanders. The captain had missed eight games due to injury [...]
Capped: The Future of the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins
Welcome back CapFriendlies! Every morning one of the things I like to do while I wait for my coffee to brew/ignore work emails for another 15 minutes, is to look at the NHL standings. It [...]