Author: Aidan Resnick
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: How the Islanders Can Take the Next Step
A collective buy-in to the team’s disciplined identity and strict emphasis on structure has carried the Islanders to consecutive semifinals appearances. But what can take them even further? Many will
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Analytics Corner: Islanders Should Have Kept Jordan Eberle
The New York Islanders enter the 2021-22 season without Jordan Eberle, their first-line right wing of the last few seasons. He leaves the Island after four years, 26.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR)
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Analytics Corner: Barry Trotz Should Break up the Fourth Line
For years, Barry Trotz and the Islanders had the best fourth line in hockey. Now, their fourth line should not remain together. By trading for forwards Kyle Palmieri and Travis
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Analytics Corner: Why Islanders Should Rotate Goaltenders
The New York Islanders have a problem with their goaltenders, but it is a good one to have. For the third straight year, the Islanders have two goaltenders who can
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Analytics Corner: March NHL Awards Watch
The NHL postseason race is beginning to heat up and so is the NHL Awards race. After careful consideration, Drive4Five contributor Kush Malhotra and I have come up with our
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Analytics Corner: Analyzing Potential Islanders Trade Options
The New York Islanders have proven themselves as an elite hockey team, but do they have what it takes to hoist the Stanley Cup? A month ago, this would have
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Analytics Corner: Who Should Play on Islanders First Line?
Barry Trotz has a decision to make. Who should play on the Islanders first line? 16 Islanders forwards have played at least 25 minutes this season. Three of them have
Read MoreAnalytics Corner: February NHL Awards Watch
February NHL hockey has been nothing short of exhilarating, featuring star-studded performances and even a pair of outdoor hockey games. Writer Kush Malhotra and I will dive into the advanced
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Islanders Fall To Penguins in Second Consecutive Game
The Islanders could not get their revenge on the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night, falling 3-2. The loss is the Islanders’ second consecutive one; both losses came at the hands
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Islanders Seek Bounce-Back Win Against Penguins
The New York Islanders will look to get back to their winning ways on Saturday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins. After falling 4-1 to the Penguins on Thursday, the Islanders
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