Jacob Trouba Omission An Indictment Of NHL And PHWA Voting System

Did the PHWA Even Watch Jacob Trouba? —

One thing I have learned over my rapidly advancing years on this planet is not to send angry emails. I guess we’ll find out if the same rule should apply to angry blog posts.  I was angry on the evening of the NHL Player Awards at how Winnipeg  Jets hockey fans’ favorite young blue liner was snubbed. Despite a fantastic season, Jacob Trouba was not included on the NHL All-Rookie Team. [Read more…]

Is The Plus/Minus Statistic Here To Stay?

Plus/Minus and the Advanced Stat Crowd  

I find it fascinating that on any give day where there is hockey talk on twitter or other forms of media that a debate can easily be started based on a certain player or a certain team’s advanced statistics.

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The Advancement of Advanced Stats

The Problem is the Presentation of These Innovative Metrics —

I have something I need to admit.  I grew up a stats geek. [Read more…]

Planning An NHL Heist: The James Neal Trade

Looking Back at the James Neal and Matt Niskanen for Alex Goligoski Trade

February 21, 2011:

The Dallas Stars traded forward James Neal and defenceman Matt Niskanen to the Pittsburgh Penguins for defenceman Alex Goligoski. [Read more…]

The NHL Loves Their Divisions But Why?

I Really Liked One vs Eight, Two vs Seven …. 

It was a hot summer’s eve in Chandler, Arizona and after a wonderful meal with friends the men adjourned to the family room to catch the Minnesota at Winnipeg game on satellite.  The gals who are obviously much, much smarter headed to the patio, sitting poolside enjoying the evening air. Like I said, much much smarter.   [Read more…]

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