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NHL - Hockey Prospectus projections for 2013-14 team standings
Robert Vollman of Hockey Prospectus analyzes the projections for the top NHL teams of 2013-14. Pittsburgh leads the list, but the Rangers, Bruins and Blackhawks are right on its tail.
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Ryan Johansen is a bargain for the Columbus Blue Jackets at five million...
With the Columbus Blue Jackets and Ryan Johansen locked in a contract dispute, Rob Vollman takes a deeper look at the analytics, revealing just how much the 21-year-old pivot is worth, and who might...
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How teams can improve their possession numbers, Corsi - NHL
Why is puck possession such an important metric? What are some teams doing to specifically improve? Rob Vollman answers each question based on the latest metrics.
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Which teams should pursue Washington Capitals' defenseman Mike Green in...
Which teams should call the Washington Capitals about Mike Green? Rob Vollman looks at who should be on the list.
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Players who deserve bigger roles during the playoff race -- NHL
With the playoff races hitting the final stretch, Rob Vollman identifies nine players who deserve bigger roles, such as Mike Green. Plus, which players should be getting less ice time?
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Potential first-round playoff mismatches - NHL
Rob Vollman identifies four potential first-round NHL playoff matchups that could be quite lopsided, including two likely division winners that are vulnerable to a first-round exit.
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Does late-season momentum have an impact in the playoffs? - NHL
Rob Vollman examines whether momentum of a late-season charge carries into the NHL postseason.
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Grouping the Western Conference coaching staffs into tiers - NHL
Rob Vollman puts every team's coaching staff into one of five tiers based on experience and their standings point performance against expectation. The West includes three top-tier teams.
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Analytics All-Stars for 2015-16 - NHL
Which less heralded players having breakout seasons have been overlooked by All-Star voters? Rob Vollman breaks down the list of players who have flown under the radar, including Leon Draisaitl.
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Why the Minnesota Wild are the best trade fit for Boston Bruins winger Loui...
With the Boston Bruins potentially trading high-scoring winger Loui Eriksson, which team is the best destination? Rob Vollman dives into the data to show why it's the Minnesota Wild.
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Analyzing the forwards and defensemen available as trade targets if the...
Rob Vollman analyzes the forwards and defensemen available as trade targets if the Minnesota Wild go into selling mode, including Zach Parise, Ryan Suter, Jason Pominville and Thomas Vanek.
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Favorites, contenders, dark horses and also-rans for the 2016 Stanley Cup...
Who has the inside track on the Stanley Cup? Rob Vollman splits the potential playoff clubs into four categories: Favorites, top contenders, dark horses and also-rans.
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Expectations for playoff teams that defied the critics - NHL
Four of the 2016 NHL playoff teams overachieved this season. What should we expect out of the Panthers, Stars, Flyers and Capitals? Rob Vollman investigates.
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The impact of experience on the 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs - NHL
As the first-round series in the 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs head to their critical stages, how will experience play a role? Rob Vollman looks at each matchup.
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Best practices for NHL draft-day trades based on past deals
Looking back over the past 10 drafts, what lessons can be learned by the mistakes and successes of previous trades? Rob Vollman dives into the numbers to help out the current NHL GMs.
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