Penguins’ Guentzel Has Emerged as a Top-End Talent Jake Decker | November 11, 2022 The Pittsburgh Penguins found an absolute gem in the third round of the 2013 NHL Draft. With the 77th-overall pick, Jake Guentzel was selected. The long-term solution to play with…
Flyers, Tortorella, and “Trash” Analytics Colin Newby | November 9, 2022 “I have certain analytics that I think are good, and I think most of them are trash because I believe in the eye test.” John Tortorella doesn’t mince words, and…
2022-23 NHL Analytics Report: Devils, Matthews & More Marko Zlomislic | November 7, 2022 Welcome to the first edition of the 2022-23 NHL Analytics Report, a weekly roundup of the latest trends and a collection of statistical observations from around the league. Given that…
Penguins’ Struggles Boil Down to Four Key Reasons Jake Decker | November 5, 2022 After starting the season 4-0-1, the Pittsburgh Penguins were on a roll. They went on to outscore their opponents 26-11 through those games while scoring six goals in all four…
10 Observations From Devils’ First 10 Games Alex Chauvancy | November 3, 2022 The New Jersey Devils have concluded their first ten games, and boy did they impress. After starting the season 0-2-0, they’ve won seven of their last eight to sit at…
Penguins’ Rust & Rakell: Where Do They Fit? Jake Decker | November 2, 2022 The Pittsburgh Penguins have always had a first line that was set in stone: Sidney Crosby and his two wingers, Jake Guentzel and Bryan Rust. This trio had been together…
3 Early Avalanche Trade Targets in 2022-23 Marko Zlomislic | October 31, 2022 The 2022-23 NHL season is in full swing and the Colorado Avalanche are nine games into their Stanley Cup defence, sporting a mediocre record of 4-4-1 through the month of…
Devils’ Marino Stealing the Show Early in 2022-23 Alex Chauvancy | October 28, 2022 The Devils’ acquisition of John Marino this offseason was a bit of a surprise. Defense was not a pressing need, especially on the right side, where they already had Dougie Hamilton and…
Devils’ Offensive Numbers Show Plenty of Promise Alex Chauvancy | October 24, 2022 You may look at the New Jersey Devils’ 3-2-0 record and their goal totals and think, “well, that doesn’t look like a particularly threatening offensive team.” But sometimes, looks can…
Avalanche’s Nichushkin Delivering on Huge Contract Extension Marko Zlomislic | October 22, 2022 After a massive breakout campaign in which he emerged as a critical figure for the Stanley Cup-winning Colorado Avalanche, winger Valeri Nichushkin was rewarded with an eight-year, $49 million contract…
Devils’ Speed Wreaks Havoc in 4-1 Win Over Islanders Alex Chauvancy | October 21, 2022 After an 0-2-0 start to the season with many fans calling for head coach Lindy Ruff’s job, the New Jersey Devils have turned it around with impressive wins in their…
Devils’ Ruff on Thin Ice With Familiar Start to 2022-23 Alex Chauvancy | October 17, 2022 The New Jersey Devils’ 2022-23 season has gotten off to a rough start. If it feels like you’re watching a re-run of a game from a season ago, you wouldn’t…