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March 1, 2010

Behind The Net: 2010 Olympic Recap

by Gabriel Desjardins

How did the 2010 Olympics fare in comparison to previous international hockey events, who has overachieved and underachieved in the tournament the past fourteen years, and in hindsight did the best team win the Gold in Vancouver based on how each team performed?

December 9, 2009

Behind The Net: Shootouts – Where in the World is Gary Bettman?

by Gabriel Desjardins

Shootouts, which are a lot more random than most suspect, could be ruining the competitiveness of the NHL by giving teams incentives for dragging games on as long as possible.

October 7, 2009

Behind The Net: A Basic Goaltending Model

by Gabriel Desjardins

Using a new goaltending model, who are the best goalies in the game?

September 27, 2009

2009-10 VUKOTA Projections: Anaheim Ducks, 7th Overall

by Gabriel Desjardins

How much will the Anaheim Ducks miss Chris Pronger and can Jonas Hiller really be an elite level goaltender?

September 25, 2009

Behind The Net: The Value of a Wide-Open Shot

by Gabriel Desjardins

Can we properly value defense by comparing shooting percentages in the shootout with shooting percentages at even-strength and on special teams?

September 23, 2009

2009-10 VUKOTA Projections: San Jose Sharks, 8th Overall

by Gabriel Desjardins

Can the addition of the enigmatic Dany Heatley finally get the San Jose Sharks into the Stanley Cup finals, or will this be another year of postseason failures?

September 17, 2009

2009-10 VUKOTA Projections: Dallas Stars, 17th Overall

by Gabriel Desjardins

Can Marty Turco bounce back this season and will the signing of defensemen Karlis Skrastins help the Dallas Stars reach the playoffs?

Behind The Net: Shot Quality – Defensemen vs Forwards

by Gabriel Desjardins

Is there a difference in the quality of shots taken between forwards and defensemen?

September 12, 2009

2009-10 VUKOTA Projections: Los Angeles Kings, 25th Overall

by Gabriel Desjardins

Will the additions of Ryan Smyth on offense and Rob Scuderi on defense make the L.A. Kings a far better team than last year's squad?

September 3, 2009

2009-10 VUKOTA Projections: Phoenix Coyotes, 28th Overall

by Gabriel Desjardins

The Coyotes have received attention for their off the ice drama, but have their offseason acquisitions been enough to get hockey fans noticing the Phoenix franchise on the ice?

August 26, 2009

Behind The Net: Junior Hockey Quality of Competition

by Gabriel Desjardins

Looking at junior hockey career usage and a players' quality of competition can go a long way in explaining why John Tavares will have a vastly different, and much more successful career, than another former OHL player, Rob Schremp.

August 19, 2009

Behind The Net: Shot Quality and the Minnesota Wild

by Gabriel Desjardins

Is Wild goaltender Niklas Backstrom truly an exceptional talent, or does he benefit from facing lower quality shots as the result of either above average defensemen or a good defensive strategy from former head coach Jacques Lemaire?

August 13, 2009

Behind The Net: Rebounds

by Gabriel Desjardins

At what time and in what situations are rebounds more likely to end up in the net?

August 7, 2009

Behind The Net: The Dangers of Defensive Zone Faceoffs

by Gabriel Desjardins

What are the risks of losing a faceoff in the defensive zone in comparison to the neutral zone, and does a coach's usage of players in faceoffs affect player performance?

August 6, 2009

Derrière le filet: Avec ou Sans Saku

by Gabriel Desjardins

Les Canadiens ont laissé partir leur capitaine Saku Koivu. Est-ce une bonne idée, et quelle a été sa contribution au succès de l'équipe au cours des quinze dernières années?

August 5, 2009

Summer Skate: Northeast Division

by Gabriel Desjardins

Which Northeast division regulars are likely to become household names next year and which starters will begin fading away?

July 28, 2009

Behind The Net: Pulling The Goalie

by Gabriel Desjardins

Does pulling a goalie in the last minutes of play improve a team's odds of coming back from a one goal deficit, and if so, by how much?

July 16, 2009

Behind The Net: Fighters Prosper, But Just Barely

by Gabriel Desjardins

Does fighting improve a team's chances of winning a game and, if so, how many winning fights does it take to gain one win in the standings?

July 7, 2009

Behind The Net: Analyzing The Sharks' Defense

by Gabriel Desjardins

Looking at the San Jose Sharks even-strength goals allowed on tape, which defensemen are as good as advertised and which defensemen are not nearly living up to their contracts?

July 1, 2009

Plugging Holes: Southeast Division

by Gabriel Desjardins and Richard Pollock

What can the Capitals do to repeat as Southeast Division champions? Can the Hurricanes make a move to continue their 2009 postseason success into next season? What moves can the Lightning, Thrashers and Panthers make to rebound from last year?

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