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Commissioner Bettman Provides Update On Puck-Tracking Technology Rollout

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Jon Sorensen

Speaking at the Prime Time Sports and Entertainment Sports Management Conference on Monday morning, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said he is hopeful puck-tracking technology will be in place before the start of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs. This is the … Continue reading →

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A Look At The Capitals Possession Metrics And High Danger Chances Against

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Justin Trudel

Photo: @Capitals After a low-scoring defensive matchup with former bench boss Barry Trotz and the Islanders, the Capitals came out victorious 2-1 in Ilya Samsonov’s NHL debut. This was a strong showing in all phases of the game by the … Continue reading →

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Luck In The NHL Playoffs, And How We Can Measure It

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Jon Sorensen

Image: Youtube Sports and luck go hand-in-hand, especially in hockey. The nature of the sport—relatively low-scoring, fast-paced, involving high degree of parity—maximizes the effect luck can have on results. The NHL playoffs involve far more luck than most experts care … Continue reading →

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