Picture two 31-year-olds, both coming off 55-point seasons, both available at the same keeper price. One is a winger and one is a defenseman. A dataset of every NHL season since 1917 says that choice isn't close, but the reason is different from the one you usually hear, and getting it right means walking past [...]
This week’s list is built around one simple idea: opportunity is the stat that moves first. Some of these names are popping because they’ve earned real minutes in high-leverage roles, while others are valuable because their deployment is so stable that the production becomes predictable. Whether it’s a rookie landing next to elite talent, a [...]
Welcome back to another edition of Analytics Advantage. With the first round of the playoffs in the rearview, I wanted to dig into how goaltending impacted who moved on and who packed up early. This week’s visuals are updated with data through May 5th (end of the first round) and include a few new features [...]
Welcome back to this week’s edition of Analytics Advantage! As the NHL season continues, fantasy hockey managers are on the lookout for players who can help them gain a competitive edge. This week, we highlight five players with intriguing performances and potential: Pierre-Luc Dubois, William Karlsson, Matthew Knies, Jackson LaCombe, and Mattias Ekholm. With the [...]
Welcome back to this week’s edition of Analytics Advantage! As the NHL season rolls on, fantasy hockey managers are seeking ways to maintain their edge. This week, we spotlight five players with intriguing performances and potential: Matvei Michkov, Josh Norris, Owen Power, Justin Faulk, and Adam Larsson. By analyzing per-60 metrics and leveraging advanced visualizations, [...]
