nhl draft analytics

Analytics Advantage: Deep Dive into Point Shares and Drafting/Development Trends

NHL Draft Visualized: Tableau Deep Dive into Point Shares and Development Trends This week, I’ve built on last week’s draft value work by digging into player outcomes with a fresh set of Tableau visuals. The core metric driving this analysis is Point Shares, a stat from Hockey Reference that functions similarly to WAR (Wins Above [...]

Analytics Advantage: Changes to NHL Draft Trends Including Player Size, Production by Overall Pick, and More

By Stas Pupkov|2025-06-26T06:50:47-04:00June 26th, 2025|Analytics Advantage|

Draft picks have long been one of the most debated commodities in the NHL, prized by teams seeking the elusive edge that could transform their futures. While the idea of pick valuation isn't new—Eric Tulsky notably introduced a market-driven framework a decade ago – there remains significant room for refinement, particularly as the NHL evolves [...]