The Casual Critic’s Complete Guide to Hockey Analytics and Advanced Stats
A comprehensive guide to hockey analytics and advanced stats for those that want to learn more, those who aren’t convinced, and those caught between both worlds.
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Tabs on Tactics: Against Boston, Dallas Generated Good Offense From Good Luck
Dallas destroyed the Boston Bruins in January. Scoreboards can be misleading though.
Tabs on Tactics: Why Dallas’ Shell Against New York Almost Cost Them
In their season opener, Dallas tried to lock the game down against the New York Rangers in the second period. Why did a ‘lockdown’ open the game up instead?
Analysis: Who Are The 2021-2022 Dallas Stars?
What can we expect from the Dallas Stars for the 2021-2022 season? Something like their recent successes? Or something like their recent failures? Let’s dig deep to figure it out.
Analysis: How Close Are the Dallas Stars to Earning a Rematch with the Tampa Bay Lightning?
By ‘rematch’ I mean a return to the Stanley Cup Finals, but using the Tampa Bay Lightning as the standard to grade them against is a fun exercise with surprising results.
Opinion: It’s a tough choice, but the Dallas Stars should let Jamie Oleksiak walk
Jamie Oleksiak has turned into the player Dallas believed him to be when he was drafted. Why would it make sense to let him walk? That’s the four plus million dollar question.
Analysis: Who Can the Dallas Stars Target in this Offseason’s UFA Bargain Bin?
Jim Nill loves landing the big fish. He likely won’t have the cap to do that for the 2021-2022 season. But this offseason’s bargain bin offers plenty of small fish who can play big games.