Category: Analytics Corner
Offensive Statistics Reveal a Struggling Ryan Pulock
Although Ryan Pulock and Adam Pelech can shut down the best forward lines in hockey, racking up offensive statistics is not necessarily in the pair’s game plan. Although Pelech is
Read MoreAnalytics 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
Read MoreAnalytics 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
Read MoreMatt 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
Read MoreAnalytics 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
Read MoreAnalytics 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
Read MoreAnalytics 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
Read MoreAnalytics 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
Read MoreAnalytics 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
Read MoreAnalytics 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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