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Examining the value and best team fits for Eric Staal and Tyler Myers - NHL
What are the real value of Eric Staal and Tyler Myers according to advanced metrics? And which teams should be the most interested in acquiring each of them? Rob Vollman examines.
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Which teams should pursue Washington Capitals' defenseman Mike Green in...
Which teams should call the Washington Capitals about Mike Green? Rob Vollman looks at who should be on the list.
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The impact of injuries is vastly overrated - NHL
Despite high totals in the man-games lost metric, the Columbus Blue Jackets and Anaheim Ducks are not far off their expected pace in standings points. That's not surprising, as Rob Vollman explains...
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The most valuable players in the NHL at every age - 30-plus
Rob Vollman uses advanced metrics to identify the top NHL players at every age; this file includes picks for ages 30 and up.
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Potential first-round playoff mismatches - NHL
Rob Vollman identifies four potential first-round NHL playoff matchups that could be quite lopsided, including two likely division winners that are vulnerable to a first-round exit.
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Does late-season momentum have an impact in the playoffs? - NHL
Rob Vollman examines whether momentum of a late-season charge carries into the NHL postseason.
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Three key philosophies Chicago Blackhawks adopted to become a dominant...
With the Chicago Blackhawks set to compete again for the Western Conference crown, Rob Vollman explores the three key philosophies that have led them to become the NHL's dominant franchise.
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A panel of 29 hockey analytics experts identifies the top five signings of...
Which signings from this offseason were the smartest, according to a panel of 29 leading hockey analytics experts? Rob Vollman identifies the top 5, including Justin Williams.
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Grouping the Eastern Conference coaching staffs into tiers - NHL
Rob Vollman puts every team's coaching staff into one of five tiers based on experience and their standings point performance against expectation. Three Eastern teams' staffs make the top tier.
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Why the New York Rangers won't win the Stanley Cup - NHL
The Rangers' record during the past 82 total regular season games is one of the best in the past 10 years. But, they're unlikely to win the Stanley Cup this season, according to Rob Vollman.
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Analytics All-Stars for 2015-16 - NHL
Which less heralded players having breakout seasons have been overlooked by All-Star voters? Rob Vollman breaks down the list of players who have flown under the radar, including Leon Draisaitl.
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Best potential landing spots for four top rumored trade deadline targets - NHL
Andrew Ladd, Jonathan Drouin, P.K. Subban, Jiri Hudler. Rob Vollman evaluates the market to find the best trade fits for them ahead of the NHL trade deadline.
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Favorites, contenders, dark horses and also-rans for the 2016 Stanley Cup...
Who has the inside track on the Stanley Cup? Rob Vollman splits the potential playoff clubs into four categories: Favorites, top contenders, dark horses and also-rans.
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Why the Western Conference should fear the San Jose Sharks -- NHL
Once thought to be a team in transition, the Sharks will once again make the playoffs. But will they do anything once there? Rob Vollman writes that they are legitimate Cup contenders.
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The impact of experience on the 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs - NHL
As the first-round series in the 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs head to their critical stages, how will experience play a role? Rob Vollman looks at each matchup.
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