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: The Ten Most Underrated Players in the NHL
NHL Network is currently making its list of the top-50 players in the NHL, but they certainly left quite a few extremely talented players off of their list. To give
Read MoreAnalytics Corner: Top 20 Centers in the NHL
After NHL Network released its list of the top-20 centers in the NHL, writer Kush Malhotra and I decided to create our own list. Using advanced stats, we made our
Read MoreAnalytics Corner: Top 20 Defensemen in the NHL
After NHL Network released its list of the top-20 defenseman in the National Hockey League (NHL), writer Kush Malhotra and I decided to create our own list. Using advanced statistics,
Read MoreAnalytics Corner: Projecting the Future Impact of Islanders Star Prospect Noah Dobson
The wonderful, albeit brief, Devon Toews era on Long Island has come to an end. But as one proverbial door closes, another one opens, which means that the future of
Read MoreAnalytics Corner: Should The Islanders Push to Acquire Patrik Laine or Mike Hoffman?
At one point, it seemed as if the problem had disappeared. The New York Islanders, although notorious at times for their lack of offense, began to score goals frequently and
Read More2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs Predictions: Conference Finals
This is hockey. Yes, the Colorado Avalanche are eliminated. Yes, the Boston Bruins are eliminated. Yes, the Pittsburgh Penguins are eliminated. Yes, the Edmonton Oilers are eliminated. The phrase “defense
Read More2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs Predictions: First Round
Hockey is back, and it’s better than ever. After more than four months of waiting, we were fortunate enough to witness a phenomenal qualifying round, which featured one sweep, one
Read MoreNew York Rangers vs Carolina Hurricanes: Playoff Preview
In what should be a fantastic back-and-forth series, the Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers head to Toronto to face off in the qualifying round of the postseason. 2019 was
Read MoreHart Finalists Revealed: Who Will and Who Should Win?
Recently, NHL fans, analysts, and even players have made arguments for several different players to win the Hart Trophy this season. It has even gotten to the point where the
Read MoreSelke Trophy Finalists Revealed: Who Will Win and Who Should Win?
One of the main flaws in modern analysis of players is the tendency to neglect or to belittle defensive impact. It is easy to find statistics that exhibit the offensive
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