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Focusing on a hockey player tracking system I created to quantify player performance
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Andrei Kostitsyn; by the Numbers
In small doses, Andrei Kostitsyn is an incredibly inconsistent player. His play fluctuates from play to play, shift to shift, period to period and game to game. Read more
Posted on 15 February 2012 SPORTS -
One-game Scouting Report for Alexander Semin
This one-game scouting report is from a January 31st game between the Washington Capitals and the Tampa Bay Lightning. At the time of the report, Alexander Semi... Read more
Posted on 13 February 2012 SPORTS -
One-game Scouting Report for Torrey Mitchell
This one-game scouting report is from a January 23rd game between the San Jose Sharks and the Edmonton Oilers. At the time of the report, Torrey Mitchell was... Read more
Posted on 13 February 2012 SPORTS -
One-game Scouting Report for Zenon Konopka
This one-game scouting report is from a January 24th game between the Ottawa Senators and the Phoenix Coyotes. At the time of the report, Zenon Konopka was an... Read more
Posted on 13 February 2012 SPORTS -
One-game Scouting Report for Taylor Pyatt
This one-game scouting report is from a January 24th game between the Phoenix Coyotes and Ottawa Senators. At the time of this report Talyor Pyatt was an... Read more
Posted on 13 February 2012 SPORTS -
Josh Gorges; by the Numbers
Great numbers while shutting down other teams' best playersJosh Gorges has been the Montreal Canadiens most consistent defenseman this season. Although not... Read more
Posted on 12 February 2012 SPORTS -
Habs: Recent Numbers for Pacioretty, Cole, Kostitsyn and Bourque
While Pacioretty excels, Bourque struggles The injury to Brian Gionta and the trade of Mike Cammalleri have shifted the look of the Canadiens top-6 wingers. Read more
Posted on 11 February 2012 SPORTS -
Offensive-zone Risk/reward Ratings for Every Canadiens Player
Pacioretty Habs top offensive player Even-strength offensive-zone risk/reward is a measurement of how well a player plays in the offensive-zone. Read more
Posted on 11 February 2012 SPORTS -
Habs: Success-rates with Puck-possession in Offensive-zone
An attacking player with the puck on his stick in the offensive-zone has 3 basic options. He can shoot the puck toward the net, he can pass the puck to a... Read more
Posted on 09 February 2012 SPORTS -
Why Not Anthony Stewart?
Thirty NHL General Managers know better than we do. This is a statement of fact that realistically cannot be disputed. They have the resources, staffing,... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2012 SPORTS -
Habs: Emelin's Passing-percentage a Concern
Strong stick hasn't translated into strong passingAlexei Emelin is a 25 year-old rookie defenseman with years of experience playing professional hockey. Read more
Posted on 05 February 2012 SPORTS -
Darche a Keeper
Ugly, but efficient play perfect for the priceManaging the NHL salary cap comes down to filling the bottom-3 forward spots with players who can score 5 to 10... Read more
Posted on 05 February 2012 SPORTS -
Habs Even-strength Ratios by Zone
Ratios are an interesting way of measuring how well a player plays within each zone. The below charts are visual representations of each Montreal Canadiens... Read more
Posted on 03 February 2012 SPORTS -
Habs Even-strength Passing-percentage by Zone
Kaberle with a clean sweepPassing is THE key element in puck-movement and puck-possession. It is the most efficient way to move the puck out of the... Read more
Posted on 02 February 2012 SPORTS -
Habs: Poweplay Puck-possession Ratings and Ratios
Successful poweplays start with solid puck-possession. Powerplay poison is any play that involves the loss of puck-possession without a shot on net. Read more
Posted on 30 January 2012 SPORTS -
Kaberle Playing Like Kaberle
Consistently above-average numbers since joining HabsTomas Kaberle came to the Montreal Canadiens as a result of a trade with the Carolina Hurricanes on Decembe... Read more
Posted on 30 January 2012 SPORTS -
Habs: Early Numbers for Rene Bourque
Rene Bourque was picked up in a trade involving Mike Cammalleri on January 13th, 2012. Bourque is a strong offensive winger, with a solid shot. Read more
Posted on 29 January 2012 SPORTS -
PK Subban; By the Numbers
Nothing more than the Montreal Canadiens best skaterPK Subban is easily among the top-6 defensemen in the NHL under the age of twenty-three. Read more
Posted on 27 January 2012 SPORTS -
Big Part of Habs League-leading PK Unit Available Via Trade
Three players on PK-unit UFA at season's endThe Montreal Canadiens' most valuable players moving toward the trade deadline may be those players carrying the... Read more
Posted on 25 January 2012 SPORTS -
Hal Gill: By the Numbers
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Hal Gill will most-likely be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season. The 36-year-old giant has seen his... Read more
Posted on 23 January 2012 SPORTS