False Narratives
Unfortunately, false narratives are all too common in sports. People avoid statistics, evidence, and arguments in favor of a feel good story or something that "just sounds right." I'd like to look...
Unfortunately, false narratives are all too common in sports. People avoid statistics, evidence, and arguments in favor of a feel good story or something that "just sounds right." I'd like to look...
Evaluating Goalies Part I
Situational metrics in hockey are important. They illustrate how and why the Penguins' defensemen have been used the way they have this year.
Want to know how real-time stats differ on the road? Check out the answer inside!
Want to know how winning relates to certain hockey skills? Find out inside!
Want to know the value between goals and assists? Take a look inside to find out!
How did each of the Penguins do this year when it came to zone start stats? Find out inside!
Want to know if other hockey stats suffer from the same defects as +/-? Take a look inside!
Who led the Penguins this year in shooting percentage? Check out the results inside.
Which Penguins led in giveaways and takeaways? Find out inside.
Want to know more about one of the Penguins' newest players? Look inside to find out what Zbynek Michalek is all about.
Which Penguins were the most effective at drawing penalties this year? An analysis that no sporting gentleman should miss.
What's one way to adjust for teammates and competition? Find out inside.