Tag: Colorado Avalanche
Analytics 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 MoreDevon Toews Has a Bright Future With the Avalanche
After the New York Islanders traded Devon Toews to the Colorado Avalanche for a pair of second round picks, the young defender signed a four-year, $16.4 million contract in Denver.
Read MoreHow the Islanders Can Help Noah Dobson Take the Next Step
The New York Islanders’ defense is in a peculiar situation. As a result of the team’s cap crunch, defenseman Devon Toews was traded to the Colorado Avalanche for two second-round
Read MoreNew York Islanders Tipped to Build on Success Last Season
Having recently concluded what turned out to be a highly positive season for the New York Islanders, the franchise will inevitably be keen to build on that success. Blessed with
Read MoreDerick Brassard, Islanders Are a Perfect Fit Together
Derick Brassard was an interesting player for the Islanders last year. While he struggled at times, the 33-year-old forward provided immense value in New York’s bottom-six and should be re-signed
Read More2020 Stanley Cup Playoff Analytical Predictions: Second Round
The First Round of the NHL Playoffs in 2020 had a mixture of very close games and some absolute blowouts further proving how powerful teams such as the Colorado Avalanche
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 MoreRanking All NHL Home Jerseys 31-1
One of the most subjective topics in hockey, and in all of sports, is jerseys. Professional athletes generally take great pride in the sweaters they wear while playing, but it
Read MoreWestern Conference Round Robin: Playoff Preview
One of the unique quirks about the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs is that the top-four seeds in the tournament will not play in a qualifier series like the bottom-eight. The
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