NHL 2011-12 Season Preview - Ranking the top 10 projected player regressions
Hockey Prospectus continues its top-10 series by picking this season's top 10 projected regression candidates, topped by Vezina and Conn Smythe winner Tim Thomas, who is unlikely to sustain his...
View ArticleNHL - Trade deadline moves for Red Wings, Blackhawks, Blues, Predators, Blue...
As teams approach the NHL trade deadline, even top contenders like the Red Wings are looking for help. Hockey Prospectus examines how they can do so and what the rest of the Central division will do...
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 ArticleNHL - Trade deadline fixes for Blackhawks, Red Wings, Blues, Predators and...
Hockey Prospectus provides a potential trade for each Central Division team that could help upgrade its roster at the trade deadline.
View Article2013 NHL Offseason - Michal Rozsival leads best bargain buys to date
Rob Vollman of Hockey Prospectus breaks down the best bargain buys to date in free agency, with Chicago Blackhawks D-man Michael Rozsival leading the way.
View ArticleVollman: Busting myths about enforcers
Should NHL teams employ an enforcer? The debate continues to rage in 2014-15. Rob Vollman busts three myths that have propped up the argument in favor of employing goons.
View ArticleHow teams can improve their possession numbers, Corsi - NHL
Why is puck possession such an important metric? What are some teams doing to specifically improve? Rob Vollman answers each question based on the latest metrics.
View ArticlePotential 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.
View ArticleBold lineup changes in the 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs -- NHL
Which lineup changes that have taken place during the 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs should stick? Rob Vollman examines five critical ones.
View ArticleThree 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.
View ArticleExamining the Jonathan Toews-Patrick Kane dynamic -- 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs
Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane are the NHL's ultimate one-two punch. Rob Vollman breaks down their dangerous dynamic.
View ArticleWhich players can emerge as OT heroes? -- 2015 Stanley Cup finals
Which players can you expect to be OT heroes this year?
View ArticleGrouping the Western 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. The West includes three top-tier teams.
View ArticleAre the Chicago Blackhawks experiencing a Stanley Cup hangover? - NHL
After winning the Stanley Cup last season, the Blackhawks are off to a mediocre start in 2015-16. Rob Vollman examines their issues, as well as potential solutions.
View ArticleWhy 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.
View ArticleFour deals that should have been made at the trade deadline - NHL
Some players didn't wind up in their ideal destinations at the NHL trade deadline, while other great options didn't move at all. Here are four trades that should have happened, per Rob Vollman.
View ArticleFavorites, 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.
View ArticleExpectations for playoff teams that defied the critics - NHL
Four of the 2016 NHL playoff teams overachieved this season. What should we expect out of the Panthers, Stars, Flyers and Capitals? Rob Vollman investigates.
View ArticleThe 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.
View ArticleCalder Trophy debate - Connor McDavid vs. Artemi Panarin - NHL
The Calder Trophy race is down to someone who missed half the season, and another who has been playing professional hockey for half a decade. Rob Vollman examines the debate and makes a pick.
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