Aidan is a freshman at the University of Chicago, studying data science and business economics, and an aspiring sports analyst. In 2019, he attended the Wharton Moneyball Academy, the Carnegie Mellon Sports Analytics Conference, and the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, experiences that inspired him to pursue sports analytics. Aidan’s passion for sports analytics is best represented in his newest sports analytics book, "The Stats Game," where he illuminates statistical tools and debunks myths in sports analytics, as well as in his victorious Diamond Dollars Case Competition project and in Resnick Player Profiles. A lifelong New York Islanders fan, Aidan always approaches his work with Drive4Five with an analytical mindset, focusing on the newest advancements in hockey analytics to maximize the precision of his content. Aside from sports analytics, Aidan is a dedicated violinist and chess player.

Analytics Corner: Andy Greene Should Be an Everyday Player

The 2021-2022 New York Islanders season has shed light extreme positives and extreme negatives on the defensive end. On one hand, both Noah Dobson and Adam Pelech have played at

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Analytics Corner: Islanders Will Get More From Kyle Palmieri

It should be no secret that the New York Islanders are currently experiencing the downside of the gamble they took on Kyle Palmieri after signing the power forward to a four-year

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Matt Martin Should Lose His Spot in Islanders Lineup

Many NHL players have played more games than Islanders forwards Casey Cizikas, Cal Clutterbuck and Matt Martin. But few, if any, play on a line that has stuck together like

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Analytics Corner: How to Maximize the Value of Casey Cizikas

A common perception of the post-John Tavares New York Islanders is their success is heavily reliant on the production of their fourth line, featuring Matt Martin, Casey Cizikas and Cal

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Analytics Corner: The Islanders Should Scratch Josh Bailey

The longest-tenured Islander, Josh Bailey has been a mainstay in the Islanders lineup for more than a decade. He has performed well in certain high-leverage situations, cementing his place in

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Analytics Corner: How Islanders Can Maximize Kyle Palmieri

$5.5 million was too expensive for a first-line right-winger whose offensive impact complemented the uniquely effective production of the Islanders’ franchise center. However, $5 million was a worthy price for

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Analytics Corner: Islanders Should Move On Zdeno Chara

When the Islanders signed Zdeno Chara prior to the 2021-2022 season, they expected him to provide value both on and off the ice. While few questioned Chara’s leadership skills after

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Analytics Corner: Three Islanders Who Are Trending Upward

As the 2021-2022 Islanders season gets underway, the hockey analytics community becomes captivated with potential breakouts and potential disappointments. Thanks to JFresh’s Hockey’s 2020-22 WAR Cards (support his Patreon), data

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Analytics Corner: How To Improve the Islanders’ Second Line

When the Islanders left the Tampa Bay ice at the hands of defeat last June, an off-season of uncertainty began. When Lou Lamoriello informed the Seattle Kraken that he would

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Analytics Corner: How To Develop Ilya Sorokin Into a Star

As the Islanders continue their search for their fifth Stanley Cup––a drive for five––their success will depend on Ilya Sorokin more than ever before. Entering his sophomore season, a crucial

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