NHL 2011-12 Season Preview - Ranking the top 10 defensemen in the NHL
Hockey Prospectus continues its top-10 series by picking this season's top projected blueliners, led by Winnipeg's Dustin Byfuglien, thanks in large part to his offensive contributions.
View ArticleMidseason turnaround candidates and picks for awards - NHL
As much fun as the first half of the NHL season is -- with the hope that comes with training camp, the arrival of new stars and storylines and a great...
View ArticleNHL - Projecting Team Canada's 2014 Olympic Roster for Sochi
Team Canada claimed gold at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, and it's doubtful it will be considered anything less than the favorite when the 2014 Games b...
View ArticleNHL -- Ranking the top 10 most disappointing skaters
Rob Vollman of Hockey Prospectus ranks the skaters with the 10 most disappointing starts to the season. Alex Ovechkin tops the list.
View Article2013 Stanley Cup finals - How to bet Chicago Blackhawks and Boston Bruins
Sam Paolini breaks down the best ways to bet the 2013 Stanley Cup finals between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Boston Bruins.
View Article2013 NHL Stanley Cup Final - Top 10 candidates for the Conn Smythe
CHICAGO -- It was suggested to Patrick Sharp on Friday that this year's Conn Smythe race has been a challenging one to handicap because of how team-or...
View Article2013 NHL Playoffs - Chicago Blackhawks better positioned than Boston Bruins...
A repeat, particularly after a very short summer, would be a lot to ask. But Craig Custance explains why he thinks the Blackhawks have a better shot to return to the Stanley Cup finals than the Bruins...
View Article2013 NHL Draft - Patrick Roy, Avs acknowledge D woes, lean towards MacKinnon
Patrick Roy knows the NHL draft can be a bit of a crapshoot. He lived it. In 1984, 50 picks were made before the Canadiens selected him in the third r...
View Article2013-14 - Ranking the top defenseman groups
On Tuesday we explored the Top 10 forward groups in the NHL this season, but scoring alone won't win you a championship. So let's have a look at the N...
View ArticleWill the Chicago Blackhawks repeat as champions? - NHL
The 2013-14 Blackhawks will be an absolutely fascinating team. Because if there's one thing we know with a near certainty, it's that championship team...
View ArticleNHL Future Power Rankings - Chicago Blackhawks positioned well for future...
Craig Custance, Frank Provenzano, Neil Greenberg, Corey Pronman, Robert Vollman and Ryan Schwepfinger rank every NHL team based on how well they're set up for future success.
View ArticleDefensive pairings less important than forwards?
Neil Greenberg breaks down the importance of chemistry between defensive pairings. While its crucial among NHL forwards, his analysis shows it's less important on the defensive end.
View ArticlePredicting Team Canada's roster for the Sochi Olympics - NHL
Frank Provenzano breaks down the toughest position battles competing for a spot on Team Canada ahead of the 2014 Olympics.
View ArticleGreenberg: Best NHL player at every age
Neil Greenberg ranks the top NHL player at every age. While there were some easy age groups from which to select a winner, certain ones (such as age 23, with Steven Stamkos, John Tavares and Erik...
View ArticleAdvanced statistics projections for Norris, Vezina, Selke trophies - NHL
While Sidney Crosby is a clear favorite to win the Hart Trophy, other individual NHL awards are up for grabs. Matthew Coller of Hockey Prospectus uses advanced stats to pick a favorite for the Norris,...
View ArticleHandicapping the Norris Trophy race after injury to Mark Giordano -- NHL
Following the injury to Mark Giordano, the Norris Trophy race is wide open. Rob Vollman handicaps the field.
View ArticleTampa Bay has the edge with puck-moving defensemen -- 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs
Of the five teams in the NHL that are deepest in puck-moving defensemen, three of them are among the four conference finalists. Rob Vollman defines PMDs and explains why Tampa Bay gets the edge.
View ArticleDebating Duncan Keith vs. Victor Hedman - NHL Playoffs
Matthew Coller explains why either Duncan Keith or Victor Hedman should win the Conn Smythe Trophy. Who deserves it more?
View Article
More Pages to Explore .....