In the realm of hockey analytics, two metrics have increasingly become the focal point for understanding the intricacies of the game: Corsi For Percentage (CF%) and Expected Goals For Percentage (xGF%). These advanced statistics offer a glimpse beyond traditional metrics, providing a deeper insight into a team's performance and player efficiency. This analysis embarks on [...]
Welcome back my CapFriendlies! Had my coffee and ready to chat all things fantasy hockey and the salary cap, as we have some extensions and trades to discuss. Trade deadline is Friday and so far, the stove has been…I’ll go on but only like that little burner in the back right. Watching NHL Network awkwardly [...]
Wednesday almost felt like Trade Deadline day as a number of the big names were moved to the new locales for a playoff (or Lottery) push. There was a significant one-for-one swap between Colorado and Buffalo, the New York Rangers ended up landing Alex Wennberg, Vladimir Tarasenko is off to Florida, and a bunch more. [...]
The Vegas Golden Knights have acquired defenseman Noah Hanifin from the Calgary Flames for Daniil Miromanov, a conditional 2025 first-round pick, and a conditional 2025 third-round pick. The Philadelphia Flyers receive Vegas’ 2024 fifth-round pick. The Golden Knights receive: Hanifin, who was believed to be the best defenseman currently on the trade block. He is [...]
The only way to properly break down two separate deals where the Avalance send out a centre, and then bring in another centre is to combine them into one recap. Colorado swung two back-to-back deals that addressed areas of concern at centre and right defence. The first of which was sending Ryan Johansen out as [...]
Welcome to the newest edition of the Injury Ward. Here you will find the latest NHL injury updates and also which players may benefit from these situations. My name is Blake Creamer and I will be tackling this topic every single week. I want this article to work for you, so if there are players [...]
The Rangers joined in the trade party today by sending a few picks to Seattle for Alex Wennberg, who fills in as a much-needed third-line centre for them. This may not be all they get done, as forward depth is a big need for the Rangers, but it’s a good first step. Here are the [...]
Edmonton boasts one of the best schedules in the stretch run of the season, so them acquiring Adam Henrique makes him an immediate target for fantasy managers. Getting him and Sam Carrick for draft picks hints that we could see another move from them as they do have depth players and prospects that could be [...]
The Florida Panthers added to an already stacked roster on paper, taking one of the top offensive options off the trade board in their deal to acquire Vladimir Tarasenko from the Senators. The Sens received two picks in exchange, and while the return looks underwhelming, it sounds as though Tarasenko’s trade protection played a big [...]
Here are the Top 120 d-men to own in your points-only dynasty leagues - March edition! As always, players ranked within +/-5.0 rating points of each other should be considered equal, and at that point become a matter of your team needs or personal bias. Click on any player name to be taken to his [...]
