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Focusing on a hockey player tracking system I created to quantify player performance
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One-game Scouting Report for Jarred Tinordi
This one-game scouting report is from the March 16, 2012 game between the Sarnia Sting and London Knight. London won the game 3-2. Read more
Posted on 06 May 2012 SPORTS -
Habs: Defensive-zone Success-rates
Mathieu Darche was the Canadiens most successful defending-playerI have tracked every puck-possession play by every Montreal Canadiens player this season; a... Read more
Posted on 04 May 2012 SPORTS -
Habs: Player Success-rates with Puck-possession in Offensive-zone
Which Montreal player do you want with the puck on his stick in the offensive zone?I have tracked every puck-possession play by every Montreal Canadiens player... Read more
Posted on 04 May 2012 SPORTS -
Montreal Canadiens Depth Chart
(2-MAY-2012)FOR PLAYERS WHO HAVE PLAYED IN THE NHL DURING THE 2011-12 SEASON, THE NUMBERS IN PARENTHESES ARE FROM THIS SEASON. THOSE NUMBERS PRECEDED BY A (P)... Read more
Posted on 02 May 2012 SPORTS -
One-game Scouring Report for Jonathan Quick and Brian Elliott
From game 1 of the 2012 second-round series between the Los Angeles Kings and St. Louis BluesGame 1 saw the Los Angeles Kings defeated the St. Louis Blues 2-1. Read more
Posted on 01 May 2012 SPORTS -
Leblanc Gained Confidence as Season Progressed
Young prospect's offensive-zone numbers improved significantlyLouis Leblanc started the season injured, before joining the Hamilton Bulldogs. He played 31... Read more
Posted on 30 April 2012 SPORTS -
One-game Scouting Report for Holtby and Lundqvist
Goaltending ratings from Game 1 of the second-round series between the New York Rangers and Washington CapitalsBraden Holtby did a better job controlling... Read more
Posted on 29 April 2012 SPORTS -
One-game Scouting Report for Mike Smith and Pekka Rinne
From game 1 of the second-round series between the Phoenix Coyotes and Nashville Predators Game 1 saw Mike Smith earn a higher rating than his counterpart... Read more
Posted on 28 April 2012 SPORTS -
Emelin's Passing Improved as Season Progressed
Montreal rookie defensemen Alexei Emelin recorded the second-lowest defensive-zone passing-percentage among Canadiens defensemen. He was successful with 69% of... Read more
Posted on 28 April 2012 SPORTS -
Another One-game Scouting Report for Anderson and Lundqvist
From game 7 of the 2012 opening-round series between the Ottawa Senators and New York RangersDespite the 2-1 loss, Craig Anderson's rebound control carried his... Read more
Posted on 27 April 2012 SPORTS -
One-game Scouting-report for Thomas and Holtby
Goaltending ratings from Game 7 of the opening round series between the Boston Bruins and Washington CapitalsTim Thomas did a significantly better job... Read more
Posted on 26 April 2012 SPORTS -
One-game Scouting-report for Brodeur and Clemmensen
Goaltending ratings from Game 6 of the opening round series between the Florida Panthers and the New Jersey DevilsDespite the loss, Scott Clemmensen did an... Read more
Posted on 26 April 2012 SPORTS -
A Look at Habs Unrestricted Free-agents Darche and Moen
Travis Moen and Mathieu Darche are similar hockey players filling similar hockey roles. Granted, Moen is tougher, and brings more intangibles to the rink. But,... Read more
Posted on 25 April 2012 SPORTS -
Another One-game Scouting Report for Torrey Mitchell
This one-game scouting report is from game 1 of the 2012 opening round series between the San Jose Sharks and the St. Louis Blues. Read more
Posted on 24 April 2012 SPORTS -
Another One-game Scouting Report for Fleury and Bryzgalov
From game 6 of the 2012 opening-round series between the Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh PenguinsThis series' below-average goaltending continued in game 6,... Read more
Posted on 24 April 2012 SPORTS -
Another One-game Scouting Report for MIke Smith and Corey Crawford
From game 5 of the 2012 opening-round series between the Phoenix Coyotes and Chicago Black HawksCorey Crawford saw fewer shots than Mike Smith, but did a... Read more
Posted on 22 April 2012 SPORTS -
One-game Scouting Report for Anderson and Lundqvist
From game 5 of the 2012 opening-round series between the Ottawa Senators and New York RangersBoth goalies earned substantially above-average goaltending... Read more
Posted on 22 April 2012 SPORTS -
One-game Scouting Report Brian Elliot and Antti Niemi
From game 3 of the 2012 opening-round series between the San Jose Sharks and St. Louis BluesDespite low save-percentages, both goalies produced respectable... Read more
Posted on 20 April 2012 SPORTS -
One-game Scouting Report for MIke Smith and Corey Crawford
From game 4 of the 2012 opening-round series between the Phoenix Coyotes and Chicago Black HawksMike Smith's goaltending was the difference in the game, as the... Read more
Posted on 20 April 2012 SPORTS -
One-game Scouting Report for Fleury, Bryzgalov, and Bobrovsky
From game 4 of the 2012 opening-round series between the Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh PenguinsMarc-Andre Fleury's ability to overcome a terrible... Read more
Posted on 19 April 2012 SPORTS
