It’s always interesting to find disparities between how analytics measure the talent level of a certain player versus traditional thinking. To name a few, Pekka Rinne, Kris Russell, and Rasmus Ristolainen are all players who many fans consider to be very good. However, a statistically driven analysis into these players … Read Full Post >>
While big winners don’t always brag about their betting wins online, we’ve hunted around to find some of the biggest hockey bets against the odds that someone, somewhere, likely made out like a bandit.
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It’s still very early, as the upcoming NHL season is over two months away. But with most of the moves made and the rosters nearly set, here are a few of my top 2016-17 fantasy hockey sleepers.
I define a sleeper pick as any player who I believe is very … Read Full Post >>
It’s been quite some time since the Toronto Maple Leafs made a major player acquisition. Today, Toronto acquired 26-year-old goaltender Frederik Andersen from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for a 1st Round pick in 2016 (30th overall), and a 2nd Round pick in 2017.
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It was one of the greatest redemption stories in hockey history. After being one of the most criticized players in the NHL just a year ago, Phil Kessel proved all of the doubters wrong, leading the Penguins to a Stanley Cup Championship.
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The Florida Panthers revealed their new uniforms for the 2016-17 NHL season today. The team has had relatively the same logo and uniforms since they entered the NHL in 1993. This is the first major change they have made.
“We really wanted to establish our own identity,” says Panthers … Read Full Post >>
An odd moment from Game Three between the Penguins and Lightning. Pittsburgh forward Patric Hornqvist blocked a shot and was in significant pain heading to the bench. On his way to the dressing room, he shoved an equipment manager out of his way.
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We’re in the middle of the conference finals right now, and it’s looking like Pittsburgh is beginning to stake their claim to this year’s championship. The Penguins and the Tampa Bay Lightning are in a heated conference final while the St. Louis Blues and San Jose Sharks are deadlocked in … Read Full Post >>
After Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews lost his stick getting tied up with a player, teammate Richard Panik made a slick move to help him retrieve it. Panik flicked the sick in the air to Toews, who caught it and didn’t miss a beat.
With the 2016 NHL playoffs starting today, I wanted to make some predictions. Some of these are very bold and specific, so realistically, I’m hoping to get maybe a few right.
I think this is the year that … Read Full Post >>
